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Explore the concept of outlawry in Medieval England, where being declared an outlaw meant losing legal protection and being completely on your own.
- Outlawry was a legal status applied to people who failed to appear in court, effectively removing all legal protections.
- The concept dates back to 6th century Frankish law under the Lex Salica.
- In Medieval England, males over the age of 14 could be declared outlaws, while women were 'waived' under similar circumstances.
- Being an outlaw meant anyone could harm you or take your property without legal repercussions.
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