outlaw
outlaw is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, outlaw is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofoutlaw
- A fugitive from the law.
- (history) A criminal who is excluded from normal legal rights; one who can be killed at will without legal penalty.
- A person who operates outside established norms.
Example: "The main character in the play was a bit of an outlaw who refused to shake hands or say thank you."
- A wild horse.
- An in-law: a relative by marriage.
- One who would be an in-law except that the marriage-like relationship is unofficial.
- A prostitute who works alone, without a pimp.
- To declare illegal.
- To place a ban upon.
- To remove from legal jurisdiction or enforcement.
Example: "to outlaw a debt or claim"
- To deprive of legal force.
Example: "Laws outlawed by necessity. — Fuller."
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