nonintercourse

[ non-in-ter-kawrs, -kohrs ]

noun

1. suspension of interchange in relations, especially commercial or political relations.

Word History and Origins

Origin of nonintercourse¹

An Americanism dating back to 1785–95; non- + intercourse

Example Sentences

Nonintercourse Act of 1809, 237.

From Project Gutenberg

It was also in pursuance of this power that the Embargo Act was passed in 1807 and the Nonintercourse Act in 1809—both of which were in effect prohibitions rather than regulations of commerce.

From Project Gutenberg

In short, an effort should be made to enforce complete nonintercourse with any recalcitrant State.

From Project Gutenberg

Congress never ratified the treaties, as required by the Nonintercourse Act of 1790, which mandated congressional approval of Indian land transactions.

From Time Magazine Archive

It was to protect the Indians against usurpations that Congress in 1790 adopted the so-called Nonintercourse Act.

From Time Magazine Archive