outlaw
noun
a lawless person or habitual criminal, especially one who is a fugitive from the law.
outlaws
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pluralof outlaw.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof outlaw (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
outlawnouna lawless person or habitual criminal, especially one who is a fugitive from the law.
Example Sentences
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The new phase comes as the cryptocurrency company Tether and its eponymous token, once maligned as the stablecoin choice of outlaws, seek to gain acceptance in the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 10, 2026
"Our message is clear: There will be no place for outlaws or those who threaten the security of citizens," he said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2025
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 outlaws racial discrimination in voting.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2025
Playing outlaws on the run, cornered men whose time had passed, bickering and bantering like an old married couple who can’t imagine a life without each other, they’re perfect together.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2025
He had a comprehensive knowledge of the case—from the suspects to the trails of evidence—and he had developed an extensive network of informants that included many outlaws.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
