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Definition of exlex

exlex

/ˈɛks.lɛks/
ex · lex
Plural:exleges
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• noun

1

A person who is outside the protection or jurisdiction of the law; an outlaw.

Example

"In certain ancient legal systems, a notorious criminal might be formally declared an exlex, thereby stripping them of all societal rights and protections."

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• Nearby Words

existentially
existing
exit
exlex
exochorda
exodus
exonarthex

Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'exlex', meaning 'bound by no law' or 'lawless', formed from the prefix 'ex-' (out of) and 'lex' (law).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Exlex. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/exlex
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