outlawed

/ˈaʊtˌlɔd/
verb
  1. Made something illegal or forbidden by law (past tense of outlaw).
    • The city outlawed parking on the sidewalk last year.
    • They outlawed the sale of sugary drinks in schools.
    • The ancient practice was outlawed by the new government.
  2. Declared someone a criminal and put them outside the protection of the law (historical).
    • In the old stories, the hero was outlawed for helping the poor.
    • The clan outlawed anyone who broke their sacred oath.
    • The king outlawed the traitor and seized his castle.
adjective
  1. Forbidden by law; illegal.
    • Outlawed weapons were found hidden in the warehouse.
    • Hunting that species is now outlawed in this region.
    • The use of certain chemicals in farming is outlawed.
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