outlawed Definition
prohibited or made illegal by law or authority.
Using outlawed: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "outlawed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The use of plastic bags has been outlawed in this city.
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Cockfighting was outlawed in the United States in 2008.
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The practice of child marriage is outlawed in many countries.
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The government outlawed the sale of ivory to protect elephants.
outlawed Synonyms and Antonyms
Summary: outlawed in Brief
'Outlawed' [ˈaʊtˌlɔd] means something that is prohibited or made illegal by law or authority. It is often used to describe actions or practices that are no longer allowed, such as 'The use of plastic bags has been outlawed in this city.' 'Outlawed' is synonymous with 'banned,' 'forbidden,' 'prohibited,' 'illegal,' and 'unlawful.'
