outlaw
IPA: ˈaʊtɫɔ
noun
- A fugitive from the law.
- (history) A criminal who is excluded from normal legal rights; one who can be killed at will without legal penalty.
- A person who operates outside established norms.
- A wild horse.
- (humorous) An in-law: a relative by marriage.
- (humorous) One who would be an in-law except that the marriage-like relationship is unofficial.
- (slang) A prostitute who works alone, without a pimp.
- A surname transferred from the nickname.
verb
- To declare illegal.
- To place a ban upon.
- To remove from legal jurisdiction or enforcement.
- To deprive of legal force.
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Examples of "outlaw" in Sentences
- The notorious outlaw rode into town under the cover of darkness, causing panic among the townspeople
- The sheriff vowed to bring the outlaw to justice, no matter how long it took
- The outlaw was known for his quick draw and ruthless tactics in robbing stagecoaches
- Despite the outlaw's reputation, some believed he had a code of honor that he followed
- The outlaw's gang was feared throughout the region for their violence and lawlessness
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