In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ABDICABLE
abdicable
(adjective) capable of being discarded or renounced or relinquished; “abdicable responsibilites”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
abdicable (comparative more abdicable, superlative most abdicable)
Capable of being abdicated. [Late 19th century.]
Source: Wiktionary
Ab"di*ca*ble, a.
Definition: Capable of being abdicated.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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CHEMICAL
(adjective) of or made from or using substances produced by or used in reactions involving atomic or molecular changes; “chemical fertilizer”
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