Volsteadism

[ vol-sted-iz-uh m, vohl- ]
/ ˈvɒl stɛdˌɪz əm, ˈvoʊl- /

noun

the policy of prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages.
the enforcement of this policy.

Origin of Volsteadism

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

OTHER WORDS FROM Volsteadism

Vol·stead·i·an, adjective