In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
DISFRANCHISING
Verb
disfranchising
present participle of disfranchise
Source: Wiktionary
DISFRANCHISE
Dis*fran"chise, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disfranchised; p. pr. & vb. n. Disfranchising.] Etym: [Cf. Diffranchise.]
Definition: To deprive of a franchise or chartered right; to dispossess of the rights of a citizen, or of a particular privilege, as of voting, holding office, etc. Sir William Fitzwilliam was disfranchised. Fabyan (1509). He was partially disfranchised so as to be made incapable of taking part in public affairs. Thirlwall.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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