/ˈaʊtˌlɔː/ AU-tlaw

Definitions

1. noun

A person who has broken the law and is living outside the law, often in a country or community.

“The sheriff had to deal with a notorious outlaw who had been causing trouble in the town.”

2. verb

to declare or treat as an outlaw; to exclude or ban from a country or community.

“The new law will outlaw the use of plastics in our city.”

3. verb

to live outside the law; to engage in illicit or rebellious activities.

“After being caught, the thief decided to outlaw his life of crime.”

4. adjective

relating to or characteristic of an outlaw or outlaws.

“The outlaw lifestyle is often glamorized in movies and books.”