In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PATRIARCHATE
patriarchy, patriarchate
(noun) a form of social organization in which a male is the family head and title is traced through the male line
patriarchate
(noun) the jurisdiction of a patriarch
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
patriarchate (plural patriarchates)
(Christianity) The term of office of a Christian patriarch.
The office or ecclesial jurisdiction of such a patriarch.
The office-space occupied by a patriarch and his staff.
Usage notes
(political science, politics): This term would describe a kind of polity.
Source: Wiktionary
Pa`tri*ar"chate, n. Etym: [Cf. F. patriarcat.]
1. The office, dignity, or jurisdiction of a patriarch. Jer. Taylor.
2. The residence of an ecclesiastic patriarch.
3. (Ethnol.)
Definition: A patriarchal form of government or society. See Patriarchal, a., 3.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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MECHANISM
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