n. One who is excluded from the benefit of the law, or deprived of its protection. Formerly it was lawful in Great Britain for any one to kill such a person. See outlawry.n. A disorderly person living in defiant violation of the law; a habitual criminal.n. Synonyms Robber, bandit, brigand, freebooter, highwayman, marauder.To deprive of the benefit and protection of law; declare an outlaw; proscribe.To remove from legal jurisdiction; deprive of legal force. An obligation which by reason of the lapse of time has become barred by the statute of limitations, so that no action will lie on it, is said to be outlawed.n. A vicious, untamed animal: sometimes used attributively.