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Definition outlaw in British English

outlaw verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈaʊtˌlɔː/
1

to make something illegal

Example

They signed an agreement outlawing chemical weapons.

Example

Trade union membership was virtually outlawed under the newly introduced legislation.

Synonyms and related words
abolish abrogate amend
Definition outlaw in British English