In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
INOBSERVANCES
Noun
inobservances
plural of inobservance
Source: Wiktionary
INOBSERVANCE
In`ob*serv"ance, a. Etym: [L. inobservantia : cf. F. inobservance.]
Definition: Want or neglect of observance. Bacon.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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