outlaw
noun
a lawless person or habitual criminal, especially one who is a fugitive from the law.
outlawed
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past participleof outlaw.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof outlaw.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
outlawnouna lawless person or habitual criminal, especially one who is a fugitive from the law.
Example Sentences
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While I wait for my outlawed tires to be mounted, I’ll find a slot machine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
Whitby began a long and profitable history with whaling during the 18th Century and despite the controversial practice being outlawed in 1986 to protect the species, the arch remains popular with both visitors and locals.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
He was open about being gay, even when homosexuality was outlawed in Britain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
Vigilantes and unaffiliated heroes are outlawed, and a few superheroes that haven’t retired go to work for the government.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2019
On Tuesday, November 13, Dr. King and other leaders sat in a court-room, dejectedly listening to the city’s lawyers tell a clearly sympathetic judge that the boycott was illegal and should be outlawed.
From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose
