In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PREJUDGE
prejudge
(verb) judge beforehand, especially without sufficient evidence
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Verb
prejudge (third-person singular simple present prejudges, present participle prejudging, simple past and past participle prejudged)
(ambitransitive) To form a judgment of (something) in advance.
Synonyms
• foredeem
Source: Wiktionary
Pre*judge" ( v. t. [imp. & p. p. Prejudged (; p. pr. & vb. n. Prejudging.] Etym: [Pref. pre + judge: cf. F. préjuger. Cf. Prejudicate, Prejudice.]
Definition: To judge before hearing, or before full and sufficient examination; to decide or sentence by anticipation; to condemn beforehand. The committee of council hath prejudged the whole case, by calling the united sense of both houses of Parliament" a universal clamor." Swift.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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