In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
ABSTENTIONISM
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Noun
abstentionism (countable and uncountable, plural abstentionisms)
A policy of abstaining or of the desirability of withholding one's vote or other participation with regard to some aspect of the political process. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]
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EXECUTION
(noun) (law) the completion of a legal instrument (such as a contract or deed) by signing it (and perhaps sealing and delivering it) so that it becomes legally binding and enforceable
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