In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
GRAVAMEN
Etymology
Noun
gravamen (plural gravamens)
The grievance complained of; the substantial cause of the action; also, in general, the ground or essence of a complaint.
Source: Wiktionary
Gra*va"men, n.; pl. L. Gravamina , E. Gravamens. Etym: [L., fr. gravare to load, burden, fr. gravis heavy, weighty. See Grave, a.] (Law)
Definition: The grievance complained of; the substantial cause of the action; also, in general, the ground or essence of a complaint. Bouvier.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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