In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
REFERENDUMS
Noun
referendums
plural of referendum
Source: Wiktionary
REFERENDUM
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
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