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as in to ban
to make or declare contrary to the law
a push to outlaw smoking in all public buildings
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as in to prohibit
to order not to do or use or to be done or used
fed up with the constant interruptions, the physician has outlawed all cell phone use from his office
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as in bandit
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Recent Examples of outlaw
Liz McNeil, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Under president Charlie Baker’s leadership, the NCAA has also lobbied states to outlaw proposition betting—wagers on specific events in a game, such as a single free throw.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024
Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
Legend says the outlaw Butch Cassidy hid vast stashes of loot across the West.
—Ethan Blevins, National Review, 5 Nov. 2024
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At the time, interracial romances were considered scandalous, and even outlawed in some states.
—Liz McNeil, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Under president Charlie Baker’s leadership, the NCAA has also lobbied states to outlaw proposition betting—wagers on specific events in a game, such as a single free throw.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024
Noun
The shows featured stereotypical portrayals of cowboys, Indians, military members and outlaws who performed horse tricks and skits, including staging the Battle of Little Bighorn.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
Legend says the outlaw Butch Cassidy hid vast stashes of loot across the West.
—Ethan Blevins, National Review, 5 Nov. 2024
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The rule is narrower than what the FTC proposed in 2023 that would have broadly banned hidden and deceptive fees regardless of industry.Jody Godoy, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Lawmakers in 10 other states have introduced legislation to ban the dye in foods.Brittney Melton, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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Players on rehab assignments will be prohibited from using GMS Field’s facilities and will instead train at the club’s player development complex nearby.Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Individuals convicted of federal felonies and pardoned by the president would still be prohibited from voting in federal elections in some states, for example, according to the Brookings Institution.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Guided by Kudrow’s Penelope, the bandits embarked on epic adventures while evil forces were an obstacle.Marc Berman, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
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The bagel at the base of her breakfast bandit has a direct connection to her youth: The dough is prepared daily at A&S Bagels in Franklin Square, N.Y., not far from the streets where Chersevani developed a taste for a bagel and schmear.Tim Carman, Washington Post, 25 July 2024
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Philippine law criminalizes public remarks that may constitute a crime of threatening to inflict a wrong on a person or his family, which is punishable by jail time and a fine.Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 23 Nov. 2024
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Taking additional safety precautions in the face of a second Trump presidency, which is sure to further criminalize women’s and trans healthcare, is a smart idea, too.Maria Yagoda, TIME, 20 Nov. 2024
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No figgy pudding or, God forbid, baked ham, but black-and-white cookies, lox and bagels, brisket, latkes, babka and kichel.Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Antiochus forbade Jews to practice their religion and demanded all copies of the Jewish Law be burned.Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Dec. 2024
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The film focuses on young Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) — who's accidentally left home alone over the holidays — and his clever plans to outwit a pair of criminals trying to rob his home on Christmas Eve.Athena Sobhan, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Trump has said deportations will focus on criminals first, as immigration enforcement has since former President Barack Obama's presidency.Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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Basis for the suit to illegalize the union, lawyers explained, is the difference in race between the participants.sandiegouniontribune.com, sandiegouniontribune.com, 28 Feb. 2018
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Rather than negotiating a political agreement, Madrid decided to illegalize Basque political parties allegedly linked with terrorism and to prosecute their leaders.Sergi Pardos-Prado, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2017
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This small doohickey works with Amazon Key In-Garage Delivery, an exclusive Prime member benefit that protects your packages from porch pirates and increment weather.Marc Saltzman, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Zoom out: Also beware of virtual porch pirates, as one in five delivery package scam attempts starts via text message or messaging apps like WhatsApp or iMessage.Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Outlaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlaw. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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