outlaw
noun
a lawless person or habitual criminal, especially one who is a fugitive from the law.
outlawing
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present participleof outlaw.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Earlier this year, a court labelled the group "extremist", making its supporters subject to prosecution and effectively outlawing any cooperation with it.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
He fell foul of the EFL's rule outlawing watching opponents train within 72 hours of a match.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
Legal experts say the latest ruling is different, functionally outlawing cash bail in most cases, and strictly capping the amount in others.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
Others require “humane and dignified treatment” while outlawing services performed in an “incompetent” or “cruel manner.”
From Slate ● Mar. 31, 2026
Certainly, outlawing barbaric punishments was evidence of progress in penal practice, and perhaps of progress in American civilization as well.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
