out-of-bounds

[ out-uhv-boundz ]

/ ˈaʊt əvˈbaʊndz /

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adjective

Sports. being beyond or passing the limits or boundaries of a field, course, etc., marking the area within which the ball, puck, or the like is legally in play.

beyond any established boundaries or prescribed limits; prohibited; forbidden.

further than or beyond established limits, as of behavior or thought.

Origin of out-of-bounds

First recorded in 1855–60

Words nearby out-of-bounds

outness, outnumber, out of a clear blue sky, out-of-body, out-of-body experience, out-of-bounds, out of breath, out of business, out of character, out of circulation, out of commission

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Example sentences from the Web for out-of-bounds

This "out-of-bounds" passion will of course be recognised as a Romantic trait, though it had Classical suggestions.
A History of the French Novel, Vol. 2|George Saintsbury
"You can get around that out-of-bounds business without any trouble," he said.
Shock Absorber|E.G. von Wald

British Dictionary definitions for out-of-bounds

out of bounds

adjective, adverb (postpositive)

(often foll by to) not to be entered (by); barred (to)out of bounds to civilians

outside specified or prescribed limits

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