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The term "package store" originated in the United States during the Prohibition era of the 1920s. It referred to retail outlets that sold Alcoholic Beverages in sealed packages, allowing customers to purchase alcohol legally for off-premises consumption. The name emphasized the practice of selling alcohol in "packages" rather than serving it on-site, which was prohibited at the time. Over the years, the term has persisted in some regions to describe liquor stores.

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