Definition of "outlaw" in Englisch

noun

1. A fugitive from the law.

2. (history) A criminal who is excluded from normal legal rights; one who can be killed at will without legal penalty.

3. A person who operates outside established norms.

   • The main character in the play was a bit of an outlaw who refused to shake hands or say thank you.

4. A wild or violent animal, such as a horse.

5. (humorous) An in-law: a relative by marriage.

6. (humorous) One who would be an in-law except that the marriage-like relationship is unofficial.

7. (slang) A prostitute who works alone, without a pimp.

verb

1. (transitive) To declare illegal.

2. (transitive) To place a ban upon.

3. (transitive) To make or declare (a person) an outlaw.

4. (transitive) To remove from legal jurisdiction or enforcement.

   • to outlaw a debt or claim

5. To deprive of legal force.