1. people who have broken the law and are hiding from authorities

1. makes something illegal or forbidden by law

Examples

• The sheriff pursued the outlaws across the desert.
• Robin Hood and his band of outlaws lived in Sherwood Forest.
• The new law outlaws smoking in public buildings.
• The government outlaws the sale of certain chemicals.
• Many countries have outlawed the death penalty.
• The treaty outlaws the use of chemical weapons.
• Famous outlaws like Jesse James became legends in American folklore.