In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
INORDINATENESS
excess, excessiveness, inordinateness
(noun) immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
inordinateness (uncountable)
The quality of being inordinate; unreasonable excess.
Source: Wiktionary
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