CEFR B1

outlawing

noun

Meaning

A person who has broken the law and is hiding from the authorities, especially one who lives outside the law and often resorts to violence.

Examples

The Wild West was full of legends about brave outlaws and fearless lawmen.
He was declared an outlaw after refusing to pay taxes.

Synonyms: fugitive, criminal, bandit, rebel

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outlawing (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈaʊtlɔː/

Definition

A person who has broken the law and is hiding from the authorities, especially one who lives outside the law and often resorts to violence.

Examples

The Wild West was full of legends about brave outlaws and fearless lawmen.
He was declared an outlaw after refusing to pay taxes.
The group of outlaws rode into town, their faces hidden by bandanas.

How to Use outlawing

outlawed by (prepositional phrase): To be banned or made illegal by a specific authority or law. — "The practice was outlawed by the new regulations."

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