In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
HERITABLE
inheritable, heritable
(adjective) capable of being inherited; “inheritable traits such as eye color”; “an inheritable title”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
heritable (comparative more heritable, superlative most heritable)
That can legally be inherited.
Genetically transmissible from parent to offspring; hereditary.
Synonyms
• inheritable
Source: Wiktionary
Her"it*a*ble, a. Etym: [OF. héritable. See Heritage, Hereditable.]
1. Capable of being inherited or of passing by inheritance; inheritable.
2. Capable of inheriting or receiving by inheritance. This son shall be legitimate and heritable. Sir M. Hale. Heritable rights (Scots Law), rights of the heir; rights to land or whatever may be intimately connected with land; realty. Jacob (Law Dict.).
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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