Volsteadism
Americannoun
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the policy of prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages.
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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
The panel of witnesses against Volsteadism appeared first, led by thoughtful Senator Bruce of Maryland and industrious Senator Edge of New Jersey: Senator Bruce made, according to Senator Reed, the ablest presentation of the anti-prohibition case ever submitted by a public man.
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 Project Gutenberg
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