Salutary neglect is best defined as

The policy of overlooking certain things in order to get positive results.

Explanation:

Salutary neglect was the British government´s policy during the18th century concerning the colonies in North America. The main goal was to keep the colonies loyal to the British government. In order to do so, trade regulations and imperial control were not vigorously pursued. This policy is believed to have unwillingly provided an increasing autonomy to the colonies that would eventually lead to American independence.

if the government does something the people dont like i tihnk threre would be a revolt