adj
Uncommon
outlawed
Outlawed (adj) means Made illegal; banned by law. Example: “Smoking in restaurants has been outlawed in most cities.”
adj
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishBanned — something the law no longer allows.
Common pairings
outlawed practice
officially outlawed
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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.
