as in prohibiting
the act of ordering that something not be done or used
the outlawing of cell phone use by motorists is intended to reduce accidents caused by distracted driving
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as in banning
to make or declare contrary to the law
a push to outlaw smoking in all public buildings
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as in forbidding
to order not to do or use or to be done or used
fed up with the constant interruptions, the physician has outlawed all cell phone use from his office
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Recent Examples of outlawing
Sarah Henry, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Oct. 2025
The floodplain has been redrawn wider than ever, outlawing home construction in new danger zones.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
His congressional pawns could have passed a law outlawing ridicule of the president.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
This too is about students wanting to feel welcome–in the wake of the Supreme Court’s June 2023 decision outlawing affirmative action in admissions, applications to historically Black colleges like Howard University (#383) surged.
—Emma Whitford, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Together with the Civil War Amendments, outlawing slavery and involuntary servitude and ensuring all citizens equal protection of the laws and due process of law, the Bill of Rights stands as a constant guardian of individual liberty.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 25 Aug. 2025
On May 21, Danika Globokar, the park’s acting deputy superintendent, signed a new rule outlawing the display of large flags, banners and signs at El Capitan, according to the Times.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 20 Aug. 2025
That law introduced mandatory prison sentencing requirements along with outlawing street camping and harshening penalties for most violent crimes.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 13 Aug. 2025
The change comes one year after the Colorado legislature passed a law outlawing parking minimums near frequent transit corridors.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
The legislature also passed a law outlawing the use of Medicaid for gender-affirming care.
—Sarah Henry, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Oct. 2025
The floodplain has been redrawn wider than ever, outlawing home construction in new danger zones.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
His congressional pawns could have passed a law outlawing ridicule of the president.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
This too is about students wanting to feel welcome–in the wake of the Supreme Court’s June 2023 decision outlawing affirmative action in admissions, applications to historically Black colleges like Howard University (#383) surged.
—Emma Whitford, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Together with the Civil War Amendments, outlawing slavery and involuntary servitude and ensuring all citizens equal protection of the laws and due process of law, the Bill of Rights stands as a constant guardian of individual liberty.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 25 Aug. 2025
On May 21, Danika Globokar, the park’s acting deputy superintendent, signed a new rule outlawing the display of large flags, banners and signs at El Capitan, according to the Times.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 20 Aug. 2025
That law introduced mandatory prison sentencing requirements along with outlawing street camping and harshening penalties for most violent crimes.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 13 Aug. 2025
The change comes one year after the Colorado legislature passed a law outlawing parking minimums near frequent transit corridors.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlawing
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Their influence led to Trump’s executive order banning biological males from competing in women's sports.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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This year alone, Sarah Jessica Parker is executive producing a doc on librarians fighting book banning, The Librarians, which her production company joined during its search for funding.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
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In fact, the party came within a single vote of getting a constitutional amendment prohibiting desecration of the flag through Congress two decades ago.—
Frederic J. Frommer,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Oct. 2025
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In September, a criminal protective order had been issued by the Los Angeles Superior Court, prohibiting Wang from contacting Medrano.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
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The mother of a star high school wide receiver has sued the Ohio High School Athletic Association over a prohibition on high school athletes signing NIL deals, but the case might be resolved by a rule change and, if not, would face hurdles.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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There, she becomes intrigued by Malaise (Bajrami), a charming young shopgirl for whom Angine is willing to defy the prohibition of kissing.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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That’s what makes criminalizing hate so fraught, particularly regarding hate speech.—
The Detroit News Editorial Board,
Twin Cities,
24 Sep. 2025
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But in 2024, Anutin, who in the meantime assumed the role of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior within the new government, announced that the Thai government was planning to regulate cannabis without re-criminalizing it for recreational use, as initially planned.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Several stories account for the ominous name of the stark, forbidding mountains.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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But when leaving the company, to keep their vested equity, they were reportedly required to sign an agreement that contained provisions eternally forbidding them from criticizing their former employer, and that prevented them from mentioning the agreement’s existence.—
Harry Booth,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
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