pro|hi|bi|tion|ism

pro|hi|bi|tion|ism
pro|hi|bi|tion|ism «PROH uh BIHSH uh nihz uhm», noun.
the principles and practices of prohibitionists: »

The bad saloon did more harm to the liquor trade than prohibitionism (North American Review).


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