It means to deliberately not enforce laws; historically it is used in relation to tax and tariff laws on the British North American Colonies that were not enforced as it was believed that the enforcement of these laws would cause dissent in the colonies.
Salutary neglect
The Ending Salutary Neglect was a large contributing factor which led to the American Revolutionary War.
No, salutary neglect was when the British neglected to enforce what was going on in the colonies, while the navigation acts were restricted and/or abolished the colonists trade with countries other then Britain, mercantilism. So salutary neglect was exactly the opposite of "enforcing" anything.
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"I can use 'salutary' in a sentence!"
Salutary neglect
The correct spelling is salutary repentance instead of salutary repentance. Salutary repentance refers to repentance even after death, it is repentance that God can provide. Some people interpret salutary repentance to mean real repentance that heals the wounds left by our sins.
Salutary neglect
He gave a salutary message at the beginning of his speech. It started with a hello.
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The Ending Salutary Neglect was a large contributing factor which led to the American Revolutionary War.
Upon sagacious reflection, Simon realized that his parents' rebuke though painful, was salutary.
Salutary Neglect occurred from approx. 1607 to 1763.
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here is a good sentence. i think. =] If pessimism and a dour outlook are bad for our health, let's concentrate on the salutary benefits of humor and an optimistic attitude. i hope this works for anyone whos looking for a sentence. i just thought of it quickly. i tend to be good at thinking up sentences like that. =]
No, salutary neglect was when the British neglected to enforce what was going on in the colonies, while the navigation acts were restricted and/or abolished the colonists trade with countries other then Britain, mercantilism. So salutary neglect was exactly the opposite of "enforcing" anything.