In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PLAGIARISM
plagiarism, plagiarization, plagiarisation, piracy
(noun) the act of plagiarizing; taking someone’s words or ideas as if they were your own
plagiarism
(noun) a piece of writing that has been copied from someone else and is presented as being your own work
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
plagiarism (countable and uncountable, plural plagiarisms)
(uncountable) Copying of another person's ideas, text, or other creative work, and presenting it as one's own, especially without permission; plagiarizing.
(uncountable) Text or other work resulting from this act.
(countable) The instance of plagiarism.
Source: Wiktionary
Pla"gia*rism, n. Etym: [Cf. F. plagiarisme.]
1. The act or practice of plagiarizing.
2. That which plagiarized.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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AWRY
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