1. the absence of communication, trade, or social interaction between individuals, groups, or nations
Usage: formal; often used in historical or diplomatic contexts

Examples

• The two countries maintained a policy of nonintercourse for decades following the conflict.
• Nonintercourse between the rival factions made peace negotiations extremely difficult.
• The embargo imposed a period of nonintercourse that severely affected the economy.
• Historical records show that nonintercourse was used as a diplomatic tool in the 19th century.
• The prolonged nonintercourse between the communities deepened their mutual distrust.