Definitions
- Referring to something that has been made illegal by a government or authority. - Talking about an action or behavior that is prohibited by law and punishable by legal action. - Describing a situation where something has been officially banned or forbidden by law.
- Referring to an action or behavior that is against the law and punishable by legal action. - Talking about something that is prohibited by law and considered a crime. - Describing a situation where something is not allowed by law and can result in legal consequences.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to actions or behaviors that are against the law.
- 2Both words imply that there are legal consequences for engaging in the activity.
- 3Both words are used to describe situations where something is prohibited by law.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Outlawed is less commonly used than illegal in everyday language.
- 2Connotation: Outlawed has a more formal and official connotation, while illegal can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
- 3Scope: Illegal is a broader term that covers a wide range of actions or behaviors that are against the law, while outlawed is more specific and often refers to a particular action or item that has been banned.
- 4Intensity: Illegal has a stronger connotation of being against the law and carries a heavier legal consequence than outlawed.
Remember this!
Outlawed and illegal are synonyms that refer to actions or behaviors that are against the law and punishable by legal action. However, outlawed implies that something was once legal but has since been made illegal, while illegal refers to something that has always been against the law. Additionally, illegal is a broader term that covers a wider range of actions or behaviors that are against the law, while outlawed is more specific and often refers to a particular action or item that has been banned.
