outlawry Synonyms
outlawry Meaning
outlawry (n)
illegality as a consequence of unlawful acts; defiance of the law
outlawry (n.)
The act of outlawing; the putting a man out of the protection of law, or the process by which a man (as an absconding criminal) is deprived of that protection.
The state of being an outlaw.
outlawry Sentence Examples
- The ruthless outlawry of the Wild West plagued innocent settlers with fear and violence.
- The bounty on the outlaw's head brought about a relentless pursuit that threatened their freedom.
- Outlawry had become a way of life for the renegade who defied the laws of society.
- The government's relentless crackdown on outlawry sent shockwaves through the criminal underworld.
- The infamous outlaw sought refuge in the lawless territories where outlawry flourished.
- Vigilantes took matters into their own hands, dishing out their own brand of outlawry to combat lawlessness.
- The rise of outlawry coincided with a period of economic hardship and social unrest.
- Despite the dangers, some outlaws became romanticized figures, capturing the imagination of the public.
- The legacy of outlawry continues to fascinate historians and inspire countless works of fiction.
- The term "outlawry" has evolved over time, encompassing a wide range of illegal activities and individuals who operate outside the law.
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The ruthless outlawry of the Wild West plagued innocent settlers with fear and violence.
The bounty on the outlaw's head brought about a relentless pursuit that threatened their freedom.
Outlawry had become a way of life for the renegade who defied the laws of society.
The government's relentless crackdown on outlawry sent shockwaves through the criminal underworld.
