A political party supporting the prohibition of the manufacture, sale, or transport of alcohol for consumption; specifically (the name of) such a party formed in Sept. 1869.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Delaware State Reporter.
Definition of prohibition party in US English:
prohibition party
noun
US
A political party supporting the prohibition of the manufacture, sale, or transport of alcohol for consumption; specifically (the name of) such a party formed in Sept. 1869.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Delaware State Reporter.