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outlawed

UK
/ˈaʊt.lɔːd/
US
/ˈaʊt.lɔd/

Translations

outlawedadjective
more outlawed
Comp.
most outlawed
Super.
UK
/ˈaʊt.lɔːd/
US
/ˈaʊt.lɔd/
The use of certain pesticides has been outlawed due to their harmful effects on the environment.
L'utilisation de certains pesticides a été interdite en raison de leurs effets nocifs sur l'environnement.
Additional translations
mis hors la loiEmploi adjectival ; s'emploie surtout pour des personnes ou des groupes déclarés hors la loi.
Synonyms
forbidden
illegal
unlawful
illicit
banned
prohibited
Antonyms
legal
permitted
allowed
outlawverb

outlawed

Past Simple

outlawed
Past Simple
outlawed
Past Participle
outlawing
Gerund
UK
/ˈaʊtlɔː/
US
/ˈaʊtlɔː/
The government decided to outlaw the use of plastic bags to reduce environmental pollution.
Le gouvernement a décidé d'interdire l'utilisation des sacs en plastique pour réduire la pollution environnementale.
Additional translations
bannirAu sens historique ou juridique.
Synonyms
criminalize
proscribe
ban
forbid
interdict

Definitions

outlawedadjective
Prohibited or banned by law.
The use of certain pesticides has been outlawed due to their harmful effects on the environment.
Declared to be an outlaw and therefore outside the protection of the law.
The outlawed rebels sought refuge in the dense forest.
outlawverb
To make something illegal or prohibited by law.
The government decided to outlaw the use of plastic bags to reduce environmental pollution.
To declare someone as outside the protection of the law.
In medieval times, a person could be outlawed for committing serious crimes, making them a target for anyone to capture or kill.
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