out|law|ry

out|law|ry
out|law|ry «OWT LAW ree», noun, plural -ries.
1. the condition of being condemned as an outlaw. Outlawry was formerly used as a punishment in England. Before the 1200's outlawry meant forfeiture of all possessions to the Crown, and liability to be killed with impunity.
2. the condition of being an outlaw.
3. the act of making or declaring illegal; outlawing: »

the outlawry of war.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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