In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
JESUITOCRACY
Jes`u*it*oc"ra*cy, n. Etym: [Jesuit + -cracy, as in aristocracy.]
Definition: Government by Jesuits; also, the whole body of Jesuits in a country. [R.] C. Kingsley.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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