outlawry

• Nom désignant l'état ou la situation d'une personne mise hors la loi, ou l'acte de se placer hors de la protection de la loi, souvent par désobéissance aux règles établies, pouvant entraîner l'illégalité ou la criminalité.

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.

indénombrable

1. State of being an outlawC2formalbritish

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

   mise hors-la-loi

   • 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.

   Synonymesbanishmentexileostracismproscription

2. Defiance of the lawC2formal

   The act or practice of defying or disregarding established laws.

   Défi à la loi

   • 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.

   Synonymesdefiancedisobediencelawlessnesstransgression