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Definition of Outlaw
1. Adjective. Contrary to or forbidden by law. "Unlawful measures"
Exact synonyms: Illegitimate, Illicit, Outlawed, Unlawful
Similar to: Illegal
Derivative terms: Illicitness, Unlawfulness
Similar to: Illegal
Derivative terms: Illicitness, Unlawfulness
2. Verb. Declare illegal; outlaw. "Marijuana is criminalized in the U.S."
Exact synonyms: Criminalise, Criminalize, Illegalise, Illegalize
Generic synonyms: Disallow, Forbid, Interdict, Nix, Prohibit, Proscribe, Veto
Specialized synonyms: Ban, Censor
Derivative terms: Crime, Outlawry
Antonyms: Decriminalise, Decriminalize, Legalize
Generic synonyms: Disallow, Forbid, Interdict, Nix, Prohibit, Proscribe, Veto
Specialized synonyms: Ban, Censor
Derivative terms: Crime, Outlawry
Antonyms: Decriminalise, Decriminalize, Legalize
3. Noun. Someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime.
Exact synonyms: Criminal, Crook, Felon, Malefactor
Specialized synonyms: Accessary, Accessory, Arsonist, Firebug, Incendiary, Blackmailer, Extortioner, Extortionist, Bootlegger, Moonshiner, Briber, Suborner, Coconspirator, Conspirator, Machinator, Plotter, Desperado, Desperate Criminal, Fugitive, Fugitive From Justice, Gangster, Mobster, Highbinder, Highjacker, Hijacker, Goon, Hood, Hoodlum, Punk, Strong-armer, Thug, Tough, Toughie, Gaolbird, Jail Bird, Jailbird, Abductor, Kidnaper, Kidnapper, Snatcher, Mafioso, Gangster's Moll, Gun Moll, Moll, Liquidator, Manslayer, Murderer, Parolee, Probationer, Drug Dealer, Drug Peddler, Drug Trafficker, Peddler, Pusher, Racketeer, Raper, Rapist, Habitual Criminal, Recidivist, Repeater, Scofflaw, Contrabandist, Moon Curser, Moon-curser, Runner, Smuggler, Stealer, Thief, Traitor, Treasonist, Law Offender, Lawbreaker, Violator
Generic synonyms: Principal
Specialized synonyms: Billie The Kid, Bonney, William H. Bonney, James, Jesse James, Macgregor, Rob Roy, Robert Macgregor
Derivative terms: Criminalize
Specialized synonyms: Accessary, Accessory, Arsonist, Firebug, Incendiary, Blackmailer, Extortioner, Extortionist, Bootlegger, Moonshiner, Briber, Suborner, Coconspirator, Conspirator, Machinator, Plotter, Desperado, Desperate Criminal, Fugitive, Fugitive From Justice, Gangster, Mobster, Highbinder, Highjacker, Hijacker, Goon, Hood, Hoodlum, Punk, Strong-armer, Thug, Tough, Toughie, Gaolbird, Jail Bird, Jailbird, Abductor, Kidnaper, Kidnapper, Snatcher, Mafioso, Gangster's Moll, Gun Moll, Moll, Liquidator, Manslayer, Murderer, Parolee, Probationer, Drug Dealer, Drug Peddler, Drug Trafficker, Peddler, Pusher, Racketeer, Raper, Rapist, Habitual Criminal, Recidivist, Repeater, Scofflaw, Contrabandist, Moon Curser, Moon-curser, Runner, Smuggler, Stealer, Thief, Traitor, Treasonist, Law Offender, Lawbreaker, Violator
Generic synonyms: Principal
Specialized synonyms: Billie The Kid, Bonney, William H. Bonney, James, Jesse James, Macgregor, Rob Roy, Robert Macgregor
Derivative terms: Criminalize
4. Adjective. Disobedient to or defiant of law. "Lawless bands roaming the plains"
Definition of Outlaw
1. n. A person excluded from the benefit of the law, or deprived of its protection.
2. v. t. To deprive of the benefit and protection of law; to declare to be an outlaw; to proscribe.
Definition of Outlaw
1. Noun. A fugitive from the law. ¹
2. Noun. A person who is excluded from normal legal rights. ¹
3. Noun. A person who operates outside established norms. ¹
4. Noun. A wild horse. ¹
5. Verb. To declare illegal ¹
6. Verb. To place a ban upon ¹
7. Verb. To remove from legal jurisdiction or enforcement. ¹
8. Verb. To deprive of legal force. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Outlaw
1. to prohibit [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: prohibit
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