In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
VANDALISM
vandalism, hooliganism, malicious mischief
(noun) willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
vandalism (countable and uncountable, plural vandalisms)
Willful damage to or destruction of any property, such as graffiti or defacement.
Synonym: vandalization
Source: Wiktionary
Van"dal*ism, n.
Definition: The spirit or conduct of the Vandals; ferocious cruelty; hostility to the arts and literature, or willful destruction or defacement of their monuments.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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