ley seca
Also spelled: prohibición de venta de licor
Definition
A temporary ban on selling alcohol, applied around elections and on certain days of Holy Week. A practical note: when it is in force, not even supermarkets will sell.
Example
Buy today — there's ley seca on Friday.Compra hoy, que el viernes hay ley seca.
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