Premunire is a legal term that refers to the act of bringing a lawsuit in an attempt to outdo or subvert the authority of the court system or the Church of England. There are several synonyms that can be used to mean the same as Premunire. These include contempt of court, rebellion, disobedience, insubordination, mutiny, sedition, and treason. Each of these words has a slightly different nuance in meaning, but all of them speak to a willful challenge to the established order. Whether committed by an individual or a group, the act of premunire has serious consequences and can result in significant legal penalties.