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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India has outlawed the export of non-basmati white rice in an attempt to ward off looming domestic price spikes.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2023
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
According to Pakistan’s counter-terrorism agency, the government has outlawed more than 65 militant groups, including Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Taiba.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 10, 2022
The Indian state of Tamil Nadu has outlawed single-use plastic.
From New York Times ● Aug. 2, 2022
"Claudine, you know my mother has outlawed deep body restructuring," Sophia says.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
