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    PRAEMUNIRE

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    There are 7 meanings of the word Praemunire.

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    Praemunire - as a noun

    The offence in english law of bringing suit in or obeying a foreign (especially papal) court or authority, thus challenging the supremacy of the crown. the offence was created by the statute of praemunire 1393 (16 richard ii, chapter 5), and abolished by the criminal law act 1967 (chapter 58).

    The writ charging a person with this offence, the writ of praemunire facias.

    (in extended use) any of a number of criminal offences incurring similar penalties to the original offence of praemunire.

    Crime, offence, wrongdoing.

    The penalty for this offence.

    A difficulty or predicament.

    Praemunire - as a verb

    To charge with the offence of praemunire; to subject to the penalties of praemunire.

    Example Sentences

    "Those who opposed Henry VIII's ecclesiastical policies risked being accused of praemunire."
    "The statute of praemunire was used to suppress papal authority in England."
    "John Fisher was accused of praemunire for refusing to acknowledge Henry VIII as the head of the Church of England."
    "The punishment for praemunire included forfeiture of property and imprisonment."
    "Many religious leaders were charged with praemunire during the English Reformation."
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    Is PRAEMUNIRE a valid Scrabble word?
    Yes, praemunire is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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    PRAEMUNIRE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

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    PRAEMUNIRE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

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    PRAEMUNIRE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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