out
law
Plural
outlaws
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a person who operates outside the boundaries of established rules and may engage in illegal activities
- During the Wild West era, many outlaws sought refuge in remote hideouts to evade law enforcement.
- Robin Hood is often romanticized as an outlaw who stole from the rich to give to the poor.
- In the 1920s, Al Capone gained notoriety as a Chicago-based outlaw involved in organized crime.
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a person who has broken the law and is fleeing from legal authorities
- The infamous outlaw was wanted in several states for robbery and murder.
- After escaping from prison, the outlaw lived on the run, evading capture for years.
- The small town became a refuge for outlaws hiding from the law.
- In the Wild West, many outlaws were known for their daring crimes and life on the run.
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