adj Uncommon

outlawed

Outlawed (adj) means Made illegal; banned by law. Example: “Smoking in restaurants has been outlawed in most cities.”

adj

Made illegal; banned by law.

"Smoking in restaurants has been outlawed in most cities."

"Child labor was outlawed in the country over a century ago."

How to use outlawed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBanned — something the law no longer allows.

Common pairings

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What does “outlawed” mean?

The word “outlawed” means made illegal; banned by law. In plain terms, banned — something the law no longer allows.

How do you use “outlawed” in a sentence?

Here is “outlawed” used in a sentence: “Smoking in restaurants has been outlawed in most cities.”

What part of speech is “outlawed”?

“Outlawed” is an adjective.

Is “outlawed” a common word?

“Outlawed” is an uncommon word in modern English.