In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
RATIONALE
rationale, principle
(noun) (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature); “the rationale for capital punishment”; “the principles of internal-combustion engines”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Noun
rationale (plural rationales or rationalia)
An explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something.
A justification or rationalization for something.
Synonyms
• (explanation): reasoning, rationalization
• (justification): reasoning
Etymology 2
Noun
rationale (plural rationales)
(rare, religion) A liturgical vestment worn by some Christian bishops of various denominations.
Anagrams
• alienator, taeniolar
Source: Wiktionary
Ra`tion*a"le, n. Etym: [L. rationalis, neut. rationale. See Rational, a.]
Definition: An explanation or exposition of the principles of some opinion, action, hypothesis, phenomenon, or like; also, the principles themselves.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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EXECUTION
(noun) (law) the completion of a legal instrument (such as a contract or deed) by signing it (and perhaps sealing and delivering it) so that it becomes legally binding and enforceable
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