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- Dictionaryacquiescence/ˌakwɪˈɛsns/
noun
- 1. the reluctant acceptance of something without protest: "in silent acquiescence, she rose to her feet"
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ACQUIESCENCE definition: 1. the act of accepting or agreeing to something, often unwillingly: 2. the act of accepting or…. Learn more.
1. : passive acceptance or submission : the act of acquiescing or the state of being acquiescent. I was surprised by his acquiescence to their demands. 2. : an instance of acquiescing. Synonyms. biddability. compliance. compliancy. deference. docility. obedience. submissiveness. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus.
Acquiescence is an agreement, usually a willingness to go along with what someone else suggests. "Sure, I don't mind," "That sounds like a plan," and "Good idea" — these are all ways to show your acquiescence.
ACQUIESCENCE meaning: 1. the act of accepting or agreeing to something, often unwillingly: 2. the act of accepting or…. Learn more.
: to accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively—often used with in or to. Did you know? If you’re looking to give your speech a gentle, formal flair, don't give acquiesce the silent treatment. Essentially meaning "to comply quietly," acquiesce has as its ultimate source the Latin verb quiēscere, "to be quiet."
Jul 1, 2012 · ACQUIESCE definition: 1. to accept or agree to something, often unwillingly: 2. to accept or agree to something, often…. Learn more.
Acquiescence is agreement to do what someone wants, or acceptance of what they do even though you may not agree with it. [ formal ] Deirdre smiled her acquiescence.
Acquiescence definition: the act or condition of acquiescing or giving tacit assent; agreement or consent by silence or without objection; compliance (usually followed by to or in). See examples of ACQUIESCENCE used in a sentence.
Definition of acquiescence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
acquiescence. noun. /ˌækwiˈɛsns/. [uncountable] (formal) the fact of being willing to do what someone wants and to accept their opinions, even if you are not sure that they are right There was general acquiescence to the UN sanctions.
