In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ACCLAMATION
acclaim, acclamation, plaudits, plaudit, eclat
(noun) enthusiastic approval; “the book met with modest acclaim”; “he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd”; “they gave him more eclat than he really deserved”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
acclamation (countable and uncountable, plural acclamations)
A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.
The process of electing a person to a post in the absence of other nominees.
(art) A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy.
(political) An oral vote taken without formal ballot and with much fanfare; typically an overwhelmingly affirmative vote.
Synonyms
• See also applause
Source: Wiktionary
Ac`cla*ma"tion, n. Etym: [L. acclamatio: cf. F. acclamation.]
1. A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause. On such a day, a holiday having been voted by acclamation, an ordinary walk would not satisfy the children. Southey.
2. (Antiq.)
Definition: A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy. Acclamation medals are those on which laudatory acclamations are recorded. Elmes.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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