prohibitionism
Noun (uncountable): - Advocacy of legal prohibition: "Prohibitionism" refers to the policy or doctrine of supporting laws that forbid the manufacture, sale, or consumption of certain goods or activities, most commonly alcohol. It is the ideology behind the enforcement of prohibition.
- (The advocacy of alcohol bans became a powerful political movement.)
- (The policy of banning substances is seen as ineffective by some.)
- (The doctrine is linked to campaigns against immoral behavior.)
"Prohibitionism as a social experiment": The historical period of alcohol prohibition (1920–1933 in the U.S.) is often analyzed as a large-scale test of prohibitionism.
- The failure of prohibitionism during the Roaring Twenties led to its repeal. (The policy of banning alcohol was reversed due to widespread noncompliance.)
"Modern prohibitionism": Contemporary advocacy for banning drugs, gambling, or other vices.
- Some activists promote prohibitionism against certain synthetic drugs. (They support legal bans on those substances.)
- Prohibitionist (noun): a person who supports prohibition.
- The prohibitionist campaigned tirelessly for a ban on alcohol sales. (An advocate of the policy.)
- Prohibition (noun): the act of forbidding something by law.
- The prohibition of gambling was enforced strictly in the region. (The legal ban itself.)
- Prohibitive (adjective): serving to forbid or restrict.
- The prohibitive cost of the license discouraged many applicants. (The high expense acted as a barrier.)
- Temperance movement: a historical social movement advocating moderation or abstinence from alcohol, often linked to prohibitionism.
- Dry policy: informal term for alcohol prohibition.
- Ban advocacy: support for legal bans on specific items or activities.
"The noble experiment": A historical nickname for U.S. alcohol prohibition, reflecting the idealistic goals of prohibitionism.
- The noble experiment of prohibitionism ultimately failed due to widespread corruption. (The policy was intended to improve society but had unintended consequences.)
"Prohibitionism in practice": Refers to the real-world application of banning policies.
- Prohibitionism in practice often leads to black markets and organized crime. (The implementation of bans can have negative side effects.)