I. ˈau̇t-ˌlȯ noun
Etymology: Middle English outlawe, from Old English ūtlaga, from Old Norse ūtlagi, from ūt out (akin to Old English ūt out) + lag-, lǫg law — more at out , law
Date: before 12th century
1. : a person excluded from the benefit or protection of the law
2.
a. : a lawless person or a fugitive from the law
b. : a person or organization under a ban or restriction
c. : one that is unconventional or rebellious
3. : an animal (as a horse) that is wild and unmanageable
• outlaw adjective
II. transitive verb
Date: before 12th century
1.
a. : to deprive of the benefit and protection of law : declare to be an outlaw
b. : to make illegal
outlaw ed dueling
2. : to place under a ban or restriction
3. : to remove from legal jurisdiction or enforcement
• out·law·ry ˈau̇t-ˌlȯr-ē noun