Definitions

1. noun

A medieval English law making it an offense to shelter or assist a person wanted by the government, or to harbor and conceal a fugitive, especially a rebel or a traitor.

“Under the old law of premunire, people who helped the rebels were also brought to justice.”

2. verb

to bring a charge of premunire against someone, especially in a medieval English court.

“The king ordered his officials to premunire the rebels and bring them to trial.”