outside the law

:  a place or region beyond an enclosure or boundary: such as

:  the world beyond the confines of an institution (such as a prison)

:  the world beyond the territory or state of Alaska

:  of, relating to, or being on or toward the outer side or surface

:  of, relating to, or being on or toward the outer side of a curve or turn

:  of, relating to, or being on or near the outside

:  on or to the outside

:  outdoors

: used as a function word to indicate movement to or position on the outer side of

:  beyond the limits of

:  except

:  a binding custom or practice of a community :  a rule of conduct or action prescribed (see prescribe 1a) or formally recognized as binding or enforced by a controlling authority

:  the whole body of such customs, practices, or rules

:  common law

:  litigate

:  to sue or prosecute at law