In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CRITIQUE
criticism, critique
(noun) a serious examination and judgment of something; “constructive criticism is always appreciated”
review, critique, critical review, review article
(noun) an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)
review, critique
(verb) appraise critically; “She reviews books for the New York Times”; “Please critique this performance”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
critique (plural critiques)
The art of criticism.
An essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed, etc.
A point made to criticize something.
(obsolete) A critic; one who criticises.
Verb
critique (third-person singular simple present critiques, present participle critiquing, simple past and past participle critiqued)
(US, proscribed) To review something.
Source: Wiktionary
Cri*tique" (kr-tk"), n. Etym: [F. critique, f., fr. Gr. Critic.]
1. The art of criticism. [Written also critic.] [R.]
2. A critical examination or estimate of a work of literature or art; a critical dissertation or essay; a careful and through analysis of any subject; a criticism; as, Kant's "Critique of Pure Reason." I should as soon expect to see a critique on the poesy of a ring as on the inscription of a medal. Addison.
3. A critic; one who criticises. [Obs.] A question among critiques in the ages to come. Bp. Lincoln.
Cri*tique", v. t. Etym: [Cf. Critic, v.]
Definition: To criticise or pass judgment upon. [Obs.] Pope.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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