In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PRESUPPOSITIONS
Noun
presuppositions
plural of presupposition
Source: Wiktionary
PRESUPPOSITION
Pre*sup`po*si"tion, n. Etym: [Pref. pre- + supposition: cf. F. présupposition.]
1. The act of presupposing; an antecedent implication; presumption.
2. That which is presupposed; a previous supposition or surmise.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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