outlawed

[US]/[ˈaʊtˌlɔːd]/
[UK]/[ˈaʊtˌlɔːd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.prohibited by law; illegal
v.to prohibit by law; to make illegal; (historical) to banish from membership in a group or society

Phrases & Collocations

outlawed activities

outlawed trade

outlawed weapons

outlawed practices

outlawed zone

being outlawed

outlawed substances

outlawed parking

outlawed fishing

outlawed gambling

Example Sentences

the sale of fireworks was outlawed in several states due to safety concerns.

certain weapons were outlawed after the tragic school shooting incident.

the practice of child labor was outlawed decades ago, but exploitation persists.

the government outlawed the import of endangered animal products.

piracy of software is outlawed and carries significant penalties.

the use of certain pesticides was outlawed to protect the environment.

discrimination based on race is outlawed by federal law.

the practice of slavery was outlawed in the 19th century.

the company's illegal activities were outlawed by the court order.

the construction of new buildings in the historic district was outlawed.

certain types of fishing were outlawed to protect marine life.

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