In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
COMMUNALISM
communalism
(noun) loyalty and commitment to the interests of your own minority or ethnic group rather than to society as a whole
communalism
(noun) the practice of communal living and common ownership
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
communalism (countable and uncountable, plural communalisms)
The communal ownership of property.
Any social system based around a community.
Source: Wiktionary
Com"mu*nal*ism, n.
Definition: A French theory of government which holds that commune should be a kind of independent state, and the national government a confederation of such states, having only limited powers. It is advocated by advanced French republicans; but it should not be confounded with communism.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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COAXING
(adjective) pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade; “a coaxing and obsequious voice”; “her manner is quiet and ingratiatory and a little too agreeable”
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