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.
FOREJUDGING
Verb
forejudging
present participle of forejudge
Source: Wiktionary
FOREJUDGE
Fore*judge", v. t. Etym: [Fore + judge.]
Definition: To judge beforehand, or before hearing the facts and proof; to prejudge.
Fore*judge", v. t. Etym: [For forjudge, fr. F. forjuger; OF. fors outside, except + F. juger to judge.] (O. Eng. Law)
Definition: To expel from court for some offense or misconduct, as an attorney or officer; to deprive or put out of a thing by the judgment of a court. Burrill.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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