In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ANTIQUATION
Etymology
Noun
antiquation (usually uncountable, plural antiquations)
(uncountable) The process of becoming antique or obsolete.
(countable) Something that is antique or obsolete.
Source: Wiktionary
An`ti*qua"tion, n. Etym: [L. antiquatio, fr. antiquare.]
Definition: The act of making antiquated, or the state of being antiquated. Beaumont.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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CONFORMITY
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