In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ACQUIESCENT
acquiescent, biddable
(adjective) willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest; “too acquiescent to challenge authority”; “a gentle, biddable soul”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
acquiescent (comparative more acquiescent, superlative most acquiescent)
willing to acquiesce, accept or agree to something without objection, protest or resistance
resting satisfied or submissive; disposed tacitly to submit
Synonyms
• (conceding to a sin or crime): complicit
Source: Wiktionary
Ac`qui*es"cent, a. Etym: [L. acquiescens, -; p. pr.]
Definition: Resting satisfied or submissive; disposed tacitly to submit; assentive; as, an acquiescent policy.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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