In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ECCLESIASTICISM
ecclesiasticism
(noun) excessive adherence to ecclesiastical forms and activities; “their ecclesiasticism overwhelmed their religion”
ecclesiasticism
(noun) religion appropriate to a church and to ecclesiastical principles and practices
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
ecclesiasticism (countable and uncountable, plural ecclesiasticisms)
Strong attachment to ecclesiastical customs and practices.
Source: Wiktionary
Ec*cle`si*as"ti*cism, n.
Definition: Strong attachment to ecclesiastical usages, forms, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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PROOF
(adjective) (used in combination or as a suffix) able to withstand; “temptation-proof”; “childproof locks”
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