NonIntercourse

NonIntercourse is a term that can refer to several distinct concepts, primarily in legal and historical contexts.

In American history, the Non-Intercourse Act was a series of laws passed by the United States Congress between 1790 and 1809. These acts regulated trade between the United States and Native American tribes, and also between the United States and Great Britain and France. The most significant of these was the Act of 1809, which prohibited American ships from sailing to foreign ports and prohibited foreign ships from entering American ports. This was a significant escalation of the trade embargoes enacted in response to European interference with American shipping during the Napoleonic Wars. The Non-Intercourse Act of 1809 was eventually repealed in 1810.

More generally, "non-intercourse" can describe a state of abstaining from communication or association with a particular person or group. This can be a personal decision for various reasons, such as a desire for distance, a disagreement, or a need for a period of reflection. In a social context, non-intercourse can imply a deliberate avoidance of interaction. The reasons for such a stance are typically subjective and depend on the individuals involved.