In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
TRANQUILLITY
repose, quiet, placidity, serenity, tranquillity, tranquility
(noun) a disposition free from stress or emotion
tranquillity, tranquility, quietness, quietude
(noun) a state of peace and quiet
tranquillity, tranquility, quiet
(noun) an untroubled state; free from disturbances
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
tranquillity (usually uncountable, plural tranquillities)
the state of being tranquil
the absence of disturbance; peacefulness
the absence of stress; serenity
the quality of calm such as that experienced in places with mainly natural features and activities, free from disturbance from manmade ones.
Usage notes
• More common spelling in the UK; less common in the US.
Synonyms
• See also calm
Source: Wiktionary
Tran*quil"li*ty, n. Etym: [F. tranquillité, L. tranquillitas.]
Definition: The quality or state of being tranquil; calmness; composure.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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COMMUNICATIONS
(noun) the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.); “communications is his major field of study”
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