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.
FARSEEING
farseeing, farsighted, foresighted, foresightful, prospicient, long, longsighted
(adjective) planning prudently for the future; “large goals that required farsighted policies”; “took a long view of the geopolitical issues”
farseeing, keen-sighted, eagle-eyed, longsighted
(adjective) capable of seeing to a great distance
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
farseeing (comparative more farseeing, superlative most farseeing)
Having good eyesight; eagle-eyed
Characterized by prudence and foresight
Anagrams
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Source: Wiktionary
Far"see`ing, a.
1. Able to see to a great distance; farsighted.
2. Having foresight as regards the future.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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