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
CNN Money, 2 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
This move allowed the Department of Defense to navigate around a 2020 law outlawing military installations named after Confederate figures.
—Gabe Whisnant
hannah Parry
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 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
City officials pushed for outlawing the horse carriage industry in response to the incident.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
Reuters — Burkina Faso’s transitional parliament passed legislation outlawing conduct deemed to promote LGBTQ practices, introducing fines, prison sentences and sanctions for persons convicted, its justice minister said.
—CNN Money, 2 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
This move allowed the Department of Defense to navigate around a 2020 law outlawing military installations named after Confederate figures.
—Gabe Whisnant
hannah Parry
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 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
City officials pushed for outlawing the horse carriage industry in response to the incident.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlawing
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As part of their demands, the students demanded state and federal lawmakers pass laws banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Balance Project is lobbying their local school district to enforce their device-free policy by banning smartwatches during school.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The European Union is now prohibiting the use of a key chemical ingredient in some gel nail polishes and other cosmetic products.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Michigan House moved forward with a vote on Tisdel's more restrictive plan, banning elementary and middle school students from using cellphones during the school day and prohibiting high school students from using cellphones in class.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Aleks’s grandfather lived in the Soviet Union at a time when a pseudo-prohibition was in place.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Ferguson, one of two Republican commissioners on the FTC at the time, voted against the rule, arguing that the FTC lacked the authority to issue a nationwide prohibition on a centuries-old business practice.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This year, state lawmakers passed a law criminalizing local officials who cast votes for any kind of sanctuary policy.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Sep. 2025
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Gorgeous added that, rather than criminalizing trans kids who steal, or tattling on them, people should be looking for ways to help them.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
3 Sep. 2025
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His mother Christine Maron had gotten a temporary restraining order against her estranged husband in May, forbidding him from having contact with her or their children.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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Despite company policies forbidding them, top executives continue to pursue romance at work.—
Kim Elsesser,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Outlawing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlawing. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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