outlawry

• Zustand oder Handlung, in dem jemand für vogelfrei oder rechtlos erklärt wird, oder das Handeln außerhalb bzw. gegen das Gesetz, was oft zu Kriminalität oder Rechtlosigkeit führt.

A noun referring to the state or condition of being an outlaw, or the act of defying the law, often resulting in illegality as a consequence of unlawful acts.

unzählbar

1. State of being an outlawC2formalbritish

   The condition or status of being declared an outlaw, often involving loss of legal rights and protection.

   Vogelfreiheit

   • In medieval times, outlawry was a severe punishment for serious crimes.
   • The king declared outlawry against the rebellious baron.
   • Outlawry meant the person could be killed on sight without legal consequence.

   Synonymebanishmentexileostracismproscription

2. Defiance of the lawC2formal

   The act or practice of defying or disregarding established laws.

   Gesetzesmissachtung

   • The bandit's outlawry terrorized the countryside for years.
   • His outlawry was a direct challenge to the authority of the state.
   • The novel explores themes of outlawry and justice in the Wild West.

   Synonymedefiancedisobediencelawlessnesstransgression