In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DISAFFIRMS
Verb
disaffirms
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of disaffirm
Source: Wiktionary
DISAFFIRM
Dis`af*firm", v. t.
1. To assert the contrary of; to contradict; to deny; -- said of that which has been asserted.
2. (Law)
Definition: To refuse to confirm; to annul, as a judicial decision, by a contrary judgment of a superior tribunal.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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