Associations to the word «Acquiescence»

Wiktionary

ACQUIESCENCE, noun. A silent or passive assent or submission, or a submission with apparent content; - distinguished from avowed consent on the one hand, and on the other, from opposition or open discontent; quiet satisfaction.
ACQUIESCENCE, noun. (legal) Submission to an injury by the party injured, or tacit concurrence in the action of another.

Dictionary definition

ACQUIESCENCE, noun. Acceptance without protest.
ACQUIESCENCE, noun. Agreement with a statement or proposal to do something; "he gave his assent eagerly"; "a murmur of acquiescence from the assembly".

Wise words

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