The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
DOVISHNESS
dovishness
(noun) any political orientation favoring compromise to avoid conflict
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
dovishness (uncountable)
The quality of being a dove (as opposed to a hawk)
Source: Wiktionary
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DETENTION
(noun) a state of being confined (usually for a short time); “his detention was politically motivated”; “the prisoner is on hold”; “he is in the custody of police”
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