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outlawed

The correct spelling is outlawed.

How to pronounce outlawed

verb

Say it like: Owt-law-ed

The correct spelling is outlawed. To declare illegal. For example: "to outlaw a debt or claim"

Usage Examples

to outlaw a debt or claim

Laws outlawed by necessity. — Fuller.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To declare illegal.
  2. 2.To place a ban upon.
  3. 3.To remove from legal jurisdiction or enforcement.
  4. 4.To deprive of legal force.

adjective

  1. 1.(of an act) put beyond the limits of the law, forbidden, against the law.
  2. 2.(of a person) put beyond the limits of the law, declared an outlaw or declared a criminal.

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