In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OUTPLACEMENT
Etymology
Noun
outplacement (countable and uncountable, plural outplacements)
the process of helping to find new employment for redundant workers, especially executives
Source: Wiktionary
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10 May 2025
BEATIFY
(verb) declare (a dead person) to be blessed; the first step of achieving sainthood; “On Sunday, the martyr will be beatified by the Vatican”
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