In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PRUDENTIAL
prudential
(adjective) arising from or characterized by prudence especially in business matters; “he abstained partly for prudential reasons”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
prudential (comparative more prudential, superlative most prudential)
Characterised by the use of prudence; arising from careful thought or deliberation. [from 15th c.]
Of a person: exercising prudence; cautious. [from 17th c.]
Advisory; superintending or executive.
Noun
prudential (plural prudentials)
(archaic, mostly, in the plural) A matter requiring prudence.
Source: Wiktionary
Pru*den"tial, a.
1. Proceeding from, or dictated or characterized by, prudence; prudent; discreet; sometimes, selfish or pecuniary as distinguished from higher motives or influences; as, prudential motives. " A prudential line of conduct." Sir W. Scott.
2. Exercising prudence; discretionary; advisory; superintending or executive; as, a prudential committee.
Pru*den"tial, n.
Definition: That which relates to or demands the exercise of, discretion or prudence; -- usually in the pl. Many stanzas, in poetic measures, contain rules relating to common prudentials as well as to religion. I. Watts.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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