prohibition law; dry law
General term for any law prohibiting alcohol. Can refer to historical or modern laws in various countries.
その国では禁酒法が施行されている。
A prohibition law is in effect in that country.
Specifically refers to the Prohibition era in the United States. Often used with historical context.
アメリカの禁酒法は1933年に廃止された。
Prohibition in the United States was repealed in 1933.
Compound of 禁酒 (kinshu, 'abstinence from alcohol') + 法 (hō, 'law').