In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DECLINATORY
Etymology
Adjective
declinatory (not comparable)
(law, obsolete or historical) Containing or involving a declination or refusal, as of submission to a charge or sentence.
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Source: Wiktionary
De*clin"a*to*ry, a. Etym: [LL. declinatorius, fr. L. declinare: cf. F. déclinatoire.]
Definition: Containing or involving a declination or refusal, as of submission to a charge or sentence. Blackstone. Declinatory plea (O. Eng. Law), the plea of sanctuary or of benefit of clergy, before trial or conviction; -- now abolished.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(verb) move through a space, circuit or system, returning to the starting point; “Blood circulates in my veins”; “The air here does not circulate”
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