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.
CHAMPIONSHIP
backing, backup, championship, patronage
(noun) the act of providing approval and support; “his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives”
championship
(noun) a competition at which a champion is chosen
championship, title
(noun) the status of being a champion; “he held the title for two years”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
championship (countable and uncountable, plural championships)
(sports) A competition to determine a champion, especially the final of a series of competitions.
The position of champion, or winner.
Defense or support of some cause.
Source: Wiktionary
Cham"pi*on*ship, n.
Definition: State of being champion; leadership; supremancy.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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