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Volsteadism

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[vol-sted-iz-uhm, vohl-] / ˈvɒl stɛdˌɪz əm, ˈvoʊl- /

noun

  1. the policy of prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages.

  2. the enforcement of this policy.

Other Word Forms

  • Volsteadian adjective

Etymology

Origin of Volsteadism

1915–20, see Volstead Act, -ism

Example Sentences

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Prohibiters everywhere viewed the election as a final sealing if not a sanctification of the country's war-bride, Volsteadism.

From Time Magazine Archive

For a barren victory he did not care to have Volsteadism carry the blame of driving American passenger ships from the sea.

From What Prohibition Has Done to America by Franklin, Fabian

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