Outlaws
Outlaws have two primary senses in English-language usage. Historically, in medieval and early modern legal systems, an outlaw was a person who, after failing to appear in court or answer an indictment, was declared outside the protection of the law. An outlaw could be harmed with impunity, and the state would not extend the usual legal protections or aid. This formal status, outlawry, was a procedural remedy that gradually fell into disuse during the 17th through 19th centuries as legal procedures evolved.
In contemporary use, outlaw describes a person or group who operates outside the law, or who is
Outlaws have played a prominent role in culture and folklore. In literature and film, they are depicted
Understanding the concept involves noting legal versus moral judgments, the evolution of the rule of law, and