nounπShareA fugitive from the law."The sheriff posted wanted posters for the outlaws who robbed the stagecoach. "lawpolicepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(history) A criminal who is excluded from normal legal rights; one who can be killed at will without legal penalty."During the Wild West era, the sheriff considered notorious stagecoach robbers to be outlaws, meaning anyone could kill them without facing punishment. "historylawpersongovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person who operates outside established norms."The main character in the play was a bit of an outlaw who refused to shake hands or say thank you."personlawsocietycultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA wild horse."The ranchers struggled to round up the outlaws that roamed free across the plains. "animalnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn in-law: a relative by marriage."My sister's husband's family are my outlaws. "familyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who would be an in-law except that the marriage-like relationship is unofficial."Even though they aren't married, Maria considers her partner's parents her outlaws and treats them like family. "familypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA prostitute who works alone, without a pimp."Because she worked independently and kept all her earnings, some other sex workers called her an outlaws. "sexpersonjobsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo declare illegal."The city council voted to outlaw smoking in all public parks. "politicsgovernmentlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo place a ban upon."The city council outlaws parking on Main Street between 7 AM and 9 AM to ease traffic congestion. "politicsgovernmentlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove from legal jurisdiction or enforcement."to outlaw a debt or claim"governmentlawpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo deprive of legal force."Laws outlawed by necessity. β Fuller."lawgovernmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
