In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
referendum
(noun) a legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate
Source: WordNet® 3.1
referenda
(proscribed) plural of referendum
Source: Wiktionary
Ref`er*en"dum (rf`r*n"dm), n. Etym: [Gerundive fr. L. referre. See Refer.]
1. A diplomatic agent's note asking for instructions from his government concerning a particular matter or point.
2. The right to approve or reject by popular vote a meassure passed upon by a legislature.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
15 March 2025
(noun) the replacement of an edge or solid angle (as in cutting a gemstone) by a plane (especially by a plane that is equally inclined to the adjacent faces)
In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.