In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
IMPETRATIONS
Noun
impetrations
plural of impetration
Source: Wiktionary
IMPETRATION
Im`pe*tra"tion, n. Etym: [L. impetratio: cf. F. impétration.]
1. The act of impetrating, or obtaining by petition or entreaty. [Obs.] In way of impertation procuring the removal or allevation of our crosses. Barrow.
2. (Old Eng. Law)
Definition: The obtaining of benefice from Rome by solicitation, which benefice belonged to the disposal of the king or other lay patron of the realm.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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