In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
INAPPOSITE
inapposite, out of place
(adjective) of an inappropriate or misapplied nature
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
inapposite (comparative more inapposite, superlative most inapposite)
inappropriate, not suitable for the situation
Source: Wiktionary
In*ap"po*site, a.
Definition: Not apposite; not fit or suitable; not pertinent.
– In*ap"po*site*ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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