outlaw
noun
a lawless person or habitual criminal, especially one who is a fugitive from the law.
has outlawed
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present perfectof outlaw (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Most of these factories use inedible offcuts from fishing because nearly every U.S. state has outlawed the targeting of whole fish for fishmeal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
In Europe, Luxembourg has outlawed the trade and the UK is on its way to doing the same - a bill passed through its lower chamber of parliament, the House of Commons, last month.
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2024
In this chilling article, Sophie Bushwick explores how smartphones might be used against people who seek abortions in a state that has outlawed it.
From Scientific American ● Dec. 22, 2022
Some states and localities have already started reimagining their water usage: Las Vegas, for example, has outlawed decorative turf, cut swimming pool sizes, invested in water recycling and curbed water budgets for golf courses.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 26, 2022
"Claudine, you know my mother has outlawed deep body restructuring," Sophia says.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
