outlawed
IPA: ˈaʊtɫɔd
adjective
- (of an act) put beyond the limits of the law, forbidden, against the law.
- (of a person) put beyond the limits of the law, declared an outlaw or declared a criminal.
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Examples of "outlawed" in Sentences
- The use of plastic straws has been outlawed in many cities to reduce pollution
- Smoking in indoor public spaces has been outlawed to protect non-smokers from secondhand smoke
- The possession of certain firearms has been outlawed in this state to prevent gun violence
- Cockfighting was outlawed in this country due to its cruelty towards animals
- The sale of ivory from endangered species has been outlawed to protect their populations from extinction
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