In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TOXICITY
perniciousness, toxicity
(noun) grave harmfulness or deadliness
toxicity
(noun) the degree to which something is poisonous
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
toxicity (usually uncountable, plural toxicities)
The quality or degree of being toxic.
Source: Wiktionary
Tox*ic"i*ty, n.
Definition: The quality or state of being toxic or poisonous; poisonousness.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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TEMPORIZE
(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”
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