volsteadian

Vol·stead·ism

[vol-sted-iz-uhm, vohl-]
noun
1.
the policy of prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages.
2.
the enforcement of this policy.

Origin:
1915–20, Americanism; see Volstead Act, -ism

Vol·stead·i·an, adjective
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