Outlaw (Verb)
Meaning
Declare illegal; outlaw; "Marijuana is criminalized in the U.S.".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- Many countries outlaw the trade and sale of endangered animals and their parts.
- In some states, texting while driving has been outlawed due to the numerous accidents it causes.
- The city council voted to outlaw the use of plastic bags in local stores.
- Hunting elephants is outlawed in many African countries to protect the declining population.
- Single-use plastic straws have been outlawed in some cities to reduce environmental waste.