Outlawry

Pronunciation: /ˈaʊtˌlɔːri/

Definitions of outlawry

noun the condition of being an outlaw or the practice of living as an outlaw

Example Sentences

A1 Outlawry is the act of being an outlaw.

A2 In some societies, outlawry was a common punishment for certain crimes.

B1 Outlawry was a legal status imposed on individuals who committed serious crimes in medieval England.

B2 The concept of outlawry has evolved over time and is no longer a common practice in modern legal systems.

C1 The outlawry of certain groups or individuals can lead to social unrest and conflict.

C2 The outlawry of certain behaviors can lead to a more just and equitable society.

Examples of outlawry in a Sentence

formal Outlawry was a common punishment in medieval England for serious crimes.

informal Back in the day, outlawry meant you were basically banished from society.

slang If you keep causing trouble, you're gonna end up in outlawry.

figurative In modern times, some consider tax evasion to be a form of financial outlawry.

Grammatical Forms of outlawry

• past tense: outlawed
• plural: outlawries
• comparative: more outlaw
• superlative: most outlaw
• present tense: outlaws
• future tense: will outlaw
• perfect tense: have outlawed
• continuous tense: is outlawing
• singular: outlawry
• positive degree: outlawry
• infinitive: to outlaw
• gerund: outlawing
• participle: outlawed

Origin and Evolution of outlawry

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'outlawry' originated in medieval England during a time when individuals could be declared outlaws and stripped of legal protection.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'outlawry' evolved to refer to the act of being declared an outlaw or outside the protection of the law, often associated with criminal behavior and lawlessness.