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.
HAPPENSTANCE
coincidence, happenstance
(noun) an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
happenstance (countable and uncountable, plural happenstances)
(uncountable) The chance or random quality of an event or circumstance.
Synonyms: accident, chance, coincidence, happenchance
(countable) A chance or random event or circumstance.
Source: Wiktionary
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STAND
(verb) hold one’s ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; “I am standing my ground and won’t give in!”
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