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Term: utlagatus
Definition: Utlagatus is a historical term that refers to a person who has been outlawed, meaning they are not allowed to live in society and are considered a criminal. They are often forced to live outside of the law and may be punished if caught.
utlagatus
An outlawed person; someone who has been declared an outlaw.
These examples show that an utlagatus is someone who has been outlawed, meaning they are no longer protected by the law and may be punished if caught. Robin Hood was an utlagatus because he was fighting against the corrupt authorities and was seen as a threat to their power. In medieval times, an utlagatus was often banished from their community and had to live outside the law, which meant they had to fend for themselves and could be punished for any crimes they committed.