In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
DISCLAMATION
Noun
disclamation (plural disclamations)
the act of disclaiming or something disclaimed
a renunciation
Source: Wiktionary
Dis`cla*ma"tion, n.
Definition: A disavowing or disowning. Bp. Hall.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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