In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
MINISTRY
ministry
(noun) the work of a minister of religion; “he is studying for the ministry”
ministry
(noun) building where the business of a government ministry is transacted
ministry
(noun) religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
ministry
(noun) a government department under the direction of a minister of state
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
ministry (plural ministries)
Government department, at the administrative level normally headed by a minister (or equivalent rank, e.g. secretary of state), who holds it as portfolio, especially in a constitutional monarchy, but also as a polity
The complete body of government ministers (whether or not they are in cabinet) under the leadership of a head of government (such as a prime minister)
A ministration
The active practice and education of the minister of a particular religion or faith.
(Christianity) The clergy of nonapostolic Protestant churches.
(Christianity) Work of a spiritual or charitable nature.
Anagrams
• myristin
Source: Wiktionary
Min"is*try, n.; pl. Ministries. Etym: [L. ministerium. See Minister, n., and cf. Mystery a trade.]
1. The act of ministering; ministration; service. "With tender ministry." Thomson.
2. Hence: Agency; instrumentality. The ordinary ministry of second causes. Atterbury. The wicked ministry of arms. Dryden.
3. The office, duties, or functions of a minister, servant, or agent; ecclesiastical, executive, or ambassadorial function or profession.
4. The body of ministers of state; also, the clergy, as a body.
5. Administration; rule; term in power; as, the ministry of Pitt.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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REJECT
(verb) refuse to accept or acknowledge; “I reject the idea of starting a war”; “The journal rejected the student’s paper”
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