Answer:
Salutary neglect was a way to gain and retain American allegiance to the British Empire.
Explanation:
A number of laws were adopted despite the colonizing regime of Britain, which gave American colonies some liberty. The law became undocumented while the relationship between these two units was based on trade. This point can be further illustrated by citing the example of British Prime Minister Robert Walpole whos primary concern on American soil was the development and promotion of trade and commerce instead of controlling administration.
