In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
IRREPLEVIABLE
Etymology
Adjective
irrepleviable (not comparable)
(legal) Not capable of being replevied.
Source: Wiktionary
Ir`re*plev"i*a*ble, Ir`re*plev"i*sa*ble, a. (Law)
Definition: Not capable of being replevied.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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