Antonyms for out lawed


Grammar : Adj, adv, verb
Spell : out-law
Phonetic Transcription : ˈaʊtˌlɔ


Definition of out lawed

Origin :
  • Old English utlaga "one put outside the law" (and thereby deprived of its benefits and protections), from a Scandinavian source, cf. Old Norse utlagi (n.) "outlaw," from utlagr (adj.) "outlawed, banished," from ut "out" (see out (adv.)) + *lagu, plural of lag "law" (see law).
  • [G]if he man to deaðe gefylle, beo he þonne utlah ["Laws of Edward & Guthrum," c.924]
  • Meaning "one living a lawless life" is first recorded 1880. As an adjective from Old English.
  • As in off-limits : adj prohibited
  • As in taboo : adj not allowed, permitted
  • As in unconstitutional : adj illegal
  • As in unlawful : adj against the law
  • As in hunted : adj pursued
  • As in outlawed : adj illegal
  • As in illegal : adj against the law
  • As in off-limits : adv not within the allowed limits
  • As in inhibit : verb restrict, prevent
  • As in outlaw : verb prohibit; make illegal
  • As in prohibit : verb make impossible; stop
  • As in proscribe : verb condemn, exclude
  • As in ban : verb officially forbid
  • As in banish : verb expel from place or situation
  • As in bar : verb prohibit
  • As in boycott : verb ban; refrain from using
  • As in interdict : verb destroy
  • As in dismiss : verb send away, remove; free
  • As in enjoin : verb forbid
  • As in exile : verb deport from place

Synonyms for out lawed

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