Alcohol prohibition
Alcohol prohibition
Alcohol prohibition (pronunciation: /ˈælkəhɔːl prəʊɪˈbɪʃən/) refers to the legal act of prohibiting the manufacture, transportation, and sale of alcohol and alcoholic beverages. The term is often used to denote a period of time in which such prohibitions are enforced.
Etymology
The term "prohibition" comes from the Latin word "prohibitio", meaning "to prevent". The term "alcohol" is derived from the Arabic word "al-kuhl", which originally referred to a fine powder used as eyeliner.
History
Alcohol prohibition has been enacted at various times in different countries, often in response to social and health concerns associated with excessive alcohol consumption. The most notable example of alcohol prohibition occurred in the United States from 1920 to 1933, under the 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution and the Volstead Act.
Effects
The effects of alcohol prohibition have been widely debated. While some argue that it led to a decrease in alcohol consumption and related social problems, others contend that it led to an increase in organized crime and illegal speakeasies.
Related terms
- Temperance movement: A social movement against the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
- Speakeasy: An illicit establishment that sells alcoholic beverages.
- Bootlegging: The illegal business of transporting and selling alcoholic beverages.
- 18th Amendment: The United States constitutional amendment that established the prohibition of alcohol.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Alcohol prohibition
- Wikipedia's article - Alcohol prohibition
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