This means to not enforce laws, particularly where the enforcement may have counterproductive results.
It is often used to describe the British policy of leniency in dealng with trade matters in the American colonies. This refers to the British not strictly enforcing parliamentary laws to keep the colonies obedient.
the british policy of leaving the american colonies alone.
They own more land and slaves.
The class system of England and Europe
plantation owners would rather buy slaves and tobacco
rights of citizens were taken away
small farms
quartering act--apex
The growth of cities and towns
The great awakening resulted in a rebellion against the normal authoritarian religious rule.
use plantation Barns.