In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
IMPERMISSIBLE
impermissible
(adjective) not permitted; “impermissible behavior”
impermissible
(adjective) not allowable
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
impermissible (comparative more impermissible, superlative most impermissible)
not permissible; not to be permitted or allowed
Source: Wiktionary
Im`per*mis"si*ble, a.
Definition: Not permissible.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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