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Outlaw
01
laglös, brottsling
a person who operates outside the boundaries of established rules and may engage in illegal activities
Example
During the Wild West era, many outlaws sought refuge in remote hideouts to evade law enforcement.
Robin Hood is often romanticized as an outlaw who stole from the rich to give to the poor.
In the 1920s, Al Capone gained notoriety as a Chicago-based outlaw involved in organized crime.
02
laglös, brottsling
a person who has been declared to no longer have any legal rights, often due to serious criminal activities
03
laglös, brottsling
a person who has broken the law and is fleeing from legal authorities
Example
The infamous outlaw was wanted in several states for robbery and murder.
After escaping from prison, the outlaw lived on the run, evading capture for years.
The small town became a refuge for outlaws hiding from the law.
to outlaw
01
förbjuda, förklara olaglig
to officially state that something is illegal
Transitive: to outlaw an action
Example
The government decided to outlaw the sale of counterfeit goods to protect consumers.
In an effort to promote public safety, the city council chose to outlaw the use of fireworks within city limits.
The new legislation sought to outlaw discrimination based on gender, race, and sexual orientation.
outlaw
01
olaglig, förbjuden
contrary to or forbidden by law
02
olaglig, utanför lagen
disobedient to or defiant of law
