In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
COUNTERPLED
COUNTERPLEAD
Coun`ter*plead" (koun`tr-pld"), v. t.
Definition: To plead the contrary of; to plead against; to deny.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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TEMPORIZE
(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”
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