In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LICENSEE
licensee
(noun) someone to whom a license is granted
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
licensee (plural licensees)
(legal) A person to whom a license is granted
(UK) A publican
Usage notes
• Because licensee is derived from the verb form, the alternate spelling licencee is incorrect even in dialects which use the spelling licence.
Source: Wiktionary
Li`cen*see", n. (Law)
Definition: The person to whom a license is given.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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ANALYSIS
(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’
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