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    ac·qui·es·cence
    /ˌakwēˈes(ə)ns/

    noun

    • 1. the reluctant acceptance of something without protest: "in silent acquiescence, she rose to her feet"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › acquiescenceAcquiescence Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of ACQUIESCENCE is passive acceptance or submission : the act of acquiescing or the state of being acquiescent. How to use acquiescence in a sentence.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishACQUIESCENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    ACQUIESCENCE definition: 1. the act of accepting or agreeing to something, often unwillingly: 2. the act of accepting or…. Learn more.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › acquiesceAcquiesce Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : 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."

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryACQUIESCENCE definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

    ACQUIESCENCE meaning: 1. the act of accepting or agreeing to something, often unwillingly: 2. the act of accepting or…. Learn more.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › acquiescenceAcquiescence - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › acquiescenceACQUIESCENCE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    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.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishACQUIESCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    to accept or agree to something, often unwillingly: Reluctantly, he acquiesced to/in the plans. Synonym. assentformal. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to say yes to a suggestion or idea. agree I suggested they seek legal counsel and they agreed. accept I have no choice but to accept the ruling of the court.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionacquiescence - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

    Definition of acquiescence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. www.dictionary.com › browse › acquiesceACQUIESCE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Acquiesce definition: to assent tacitly; submit or comply silently or without protest; agree; consent. See examples of ACQUIESCE used in a sentence.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishACQUIESCENCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Acquiescence is agreement to do what someone wants, or acceptance of what they do even though you may not agree with it.