Where does “outlawry” come from?
Outlawry comes from Middle English outlawrie, derived from Old English ūtlaga and Old Norse útlagi, both meaning a person placed outside the protection of the law.
outlawry (English): A declaration that an individual cannot benefit...
Definitions
- A declaration that an individual cannot benefit...
Ancestry of “outlawry”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | outlawerie | Outlawing or exile; the act of removal from legal protection or jurisdiction |