In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PROMULGATION
proclamation, promulgation
(noun) the formal act of proclaiming; giving public notice; “his promulgation of the policy proved to be premature”
promulgation
(noun) the official announcement of a new law or ordinance whereby the law or ordinance is put into effect
announcement, promulgation
(noun) a public statement containing information about an event that has happened or is going to happen; “the announcement appeared in the local newspaper”; “the promulgation was written in English”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
promulgation (countable and uncountable, plural promulgations)
The act of promulgating or announcing something, especially a proclamation announcing a new law.
Source: Wiktionary
Pro`mul*ga"tion, n. Etym: [L. promulgatio: cf. F. promulgation.]
Definition: The act of promulgating; publication; open declaration; as, the promulgation of the gospel. South.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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