In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
ADVISORY
advisory, consultative, consultatory, consultive
(adjective) giving advice; “an advisory memorandum”; “his function was purely consultative”
advisory
(noun) an announcement that usually advises or warns the public of some threat; “a frost advisory”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
advisory (comparative more advisory, superlative most advisory)
Able to give advice.
Containing advice; advising.
Noun
advisory (plural advisories)
A warning.
Source: Wiktionary
Ad*vi"so*ry, a.
Definition: Having power to advise; containing advice; as, an advisory council; their opinion is merely advisory. The General Association has a general advisory superintendence over all the ministers and churches. Trumbull.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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