In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
FINALITY
finality, conclusiveness, decisiveness
(noun) the quality of being final or definitely settled; “the finality of death”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
finality (countable and uncountable, plural finalities)
The state of being final; the condition from which no further changes occur.
Source: Wiktionary
Fi*nal"i*ty, n.; pl. Finalities. Etym: [L. finalitas the being last.]
1. The state of being final, finished, or complete; a final or conclusive arrangement; a settlement. Baxter.
2. The relation of end or purpose to its means. Janet.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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