- Volsteadism
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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]
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Volsteadism
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volsteadism — vol·stead·ism … English syllables
volsteadism — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌsteˌdizəm noun ( s) Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Volstead Act + English ism : the doctrine of or adherence to prohibition * * * Volsteadian, adj. /vol … Useful english dictionary
