In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
INCOMPETENCE
incompetence, incompetency
(noun) lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications
incompetence
(noun) inability of a part or organ to function properly
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
incompetence (usually uncountable, plural incompetences)
Inability to perform; lack of competence; ineptitude.
Source: Wiktionary
In*com"pe*tence, In*com"pe*tency, n. Etym: [Cf. F. incompétence.]
1. The quality or state of being incompetent; want of physical, intellectual, or moral ability; insufficiency; inadequacy; as, the incompetency of a child hard labor, or of an idiot for intellectual efforts. "Some inherent incompetency." Gladstone.
2. (Law)
Definition: Want of competency or legal fitness; incapacity; disqualification, as of a person to be heard as a witness, or to act as a juror, or of a judge to try a cause.
Syn.
– Inability; insufficiency; inadequacy; disqualification; incapability; unfitness.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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