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Outlaw
01
hors-la-loi
a person who operates outside the boundaries of established rules and may engage in illegal activities
Exemples
During the Wild West era, many outlaws sought refuge in remote hideouts to evade law enforcement.
À l'époque du Far West, de nombreux hors-la-loi cherchaient refuge dans des cachettes éloignées pour échapper aux forces de l'ordre.
Robin Hood is often romanticized as an outlaw who stole from the rich to give to the poor.
Robin des Bois est souvent romancé comme un hors-la-loi qui volait aux riches pour donner aux pauvres.
02
hors-la-loi, bandit
a person who has broken the law and is fleeing from legal authorities
Exemples
The infamous outlaw was wanted in several states for robbery and murder.
Le hors-la-loi notoire était recherché dans plusieurs États pour vol et meurtre.
After escaping from prison, the outlaw lived on the run, evading capture for years.
Après s'être échappé de prison, le hors-la-loi a vécu en fuite, échappant à la capture pendant des années.
to outlaw
01
interdire, proscrire
to officially state that something is illegal
Transitive: to outlaw an action
Exemples
The government decided to outlaw the sale of counterfeit goods to protect consumers.
Le gouvernement a décidé d'interdire la vente de produits contrefaits pour protéger les consommateurs.
In an effort to promote public safety, the city council chose to outlaw the use of fireworks within city limits.
Dans un effort pour promouvoir la sécurité publique, le conseil municipal a choisi d'interdire l'utilisation des feux d'artifice dans les limites de la ville.
outlaw
01
contrary to established law
Exemples
The sale of such weapons is outlaw activity.
Outlaw trade routes developed beyond government control.
02
showing defiance or disregard for legal authority
Exemples
The region was once home to outlaw leaders.
His outlaw behavior drew constant attention from police.
Arbre Lexical
outlawry
outlaw
out
law
