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Meaning of 'acquiescence' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Acquiescence [ n.]
- 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.
- Submission to an injury by the party injured.
- Tacit concurrence in the action of another.

Meaning of 'acquiescence' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . acquiescence [ n]
Meaning (1):
- agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
Example in sentence:
  • a murmur of acquiescence from the assembly;
  • he gave his assent eagerly

Nearby Words:

acquaint acquaintable acquaintance acquaintanceship acquaintant acquainted acquaintedness acquainting acquest acquiesce

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