adj, verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of outlaw form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   put beyond the limits of the law, forbidden, against the law. not-comparable
2. 2
   put beyond the limits of the law, declared an outlaw or declared a criminal. not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   contrary to or forbidden by law wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

illegalcriminalised;actionableagainst the lawanarchic

Antonyms

All antonyms

lawfullegal

Example

More examples

"The Mormons have outlawed polygamy, but some adherents still practice it."

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