In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
INVESTIGATES
Verb
investigates
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of investigate
Source: Wiktionary
INVESTIGATE
In*ves"ti*gate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Investigated; p. pr. & vb. n. Investigating.] Etym: [L. investigatus, p. p. of investigare to investigate; pref. in- in + vestigare to track, trace. See Vestige.]
Definition: To follow up step by step by patient inquiry or observation; to trace or track mentally; to search into; to inquire and examine into with care and accuracy; to find out by careful inquisition; as, to investigate the causes of natural phenomena.
In*ves"ti*gate, v. i.
Definition: To pursue a course of investigation and study; to make investigation.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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