Meaning of outlaw in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈaʊtˌlɔ/

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  1. Verb

    outlaw

    Definitions

    1. declare illegal

    Examples

    • « outlaw »
    • « Marijuana is criminalized in the U.S. »

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  2. Noun

    outlaw

    Etymology

    late Old English ūtlaga (noun), ūtlagian (verb), from Old Norse útlagi, noun from útlagr‘outlawed or banished’

    Definitions

    1. someone who has committed (or been legally convicted of) a crime

    Derived terms

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  • « Americans don't pay much attention to environmental issues, because they aren't sexy. I mean, cleaning up coal plants and reining in outlaw frackers is hugely important work, but it doesn't get anybody's pulse racing. »
    Jeff Goodell

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