Volsteadism
[ vol-sted-iz-uhm, vohl- ]
/ ˈvɒl stɛdˌɪz əm, ˈvoʊl- /
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noun
the policy of prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages.
the enforcement of this policy.
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Origin of Volsteadism
OTHER WORDS FROM Volsteadism
Vol·stead·i·an, adjectiveWords nearby Volsteadism
vols., Volsci, Volscian, Volstead, Volstead Act, Volsteadism, Volsung, Volsunga Saga, volt, volta, Volta effect
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