In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
INSTIGATIONS
Noun
instigations
plural of instigation
Source: Wiktionary
INSTIGATION
In`sti*ga"tion, n. Etym: [L. instigatio: cf. F. instigation.]
Definition: The act of instigating, or the state of being instigated; incitement; esp. to evil or wickedness. The baseness and villainy that . . . the instigation of the devil could bring the sons of men to. South.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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