In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
SEIZURE
seizure
(noun) the taking possession of something by legal process
capture, gaining control, seizure
(noun) the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
capture, seizure
(noun) the act of taking of a person by force
seizure, ictus, raptus
(noun) a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease; “he suffered an epileptic seizure”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
seizure (countable and uncountable, plural seizures)
The act of taking possession, as by force or right of law.
A sudden attack or convulsion, (e.g. an epileptic seizure).
A sudden onset of pain or emotion.
That which is seized, or taken possession of; a thing laid hold of, or possessed.
(obsolete) Retention within one's grasp or power; possession; ownership.
Source: Wiktionary
Sei"zure, n.
1. The act of seizing, or the state of being seized; sudden and violent grasp or gripe; a taking into possession; as, the seizure of a thief, a property, a throne, etc.
2. Retention within one's grasp or power; hold; possession; ownership. Make o'er thy honor by a deed of trust, And give me seizure of the mighty wealth. Dryden.
3. That which is seized, or taken possession of; a thing laid hold of, or possessed.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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