In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ELECTIONEERING
campaigning, candidacy, candidature, electioneering, political campaign
(noun) the campaign of a candidate to be elected
electioneering, bell ringing, canvassing
(noun) persuasion of voters in a political campaign
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Noun
electioneering (uncountable)
Campaigning for elective office on behalf of oneself or another candidate.
Verb
electioneering
present participle of electioneer
Source: Wiktionary
ELECTIONEER
E*lec`tion*eer", v. i. [imp. & p. p. Electionered; p. pr. & vb. n. Electioneering.]
Definition: To make interest for a candidate at an election; to use arts for securing the election of a candidate. A master of the whole art of electioneering. Macaulay.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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