plural outlaws
: a person who has broken the law and who is hiding or running away to avoid punishment
Billy the Kid was one of the most famous outlaws of America's early history.
a gang of outlaws
outlaws; outlawed; outlawing
: to make (something) illegal
That type of gun was outlawed last year.
The government passed a bill outlawing the hiring of children under the age of 12.
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“Outlaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/outlaw. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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