volsteadism

\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌsteˌdizəm\ noun (-s)

Usage: usually capitalized

Etymology: Volstead Act + English -ism

: the doctrine of or adherence to prohibition

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—Volsteadian, adj.

/vol"sted iz'euhm, vohl"-/, n.

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

2. the enforcement of this policy.

[1915-20, Amer.; see VOLSTEAD ACT, -ISM]