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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. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

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

    to accept or agree to something, often without really wanting to: The bank acquiesced to an extension of the loan. acquiescence. noun [ U ] us / ˌæk·wiˈes·əns / His acquiescence in these policies has made it possible for him to increase his support among some voters.

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

    the fact of being willing to do what somebody wants and to accept their opinions, even if you are not sure that they are right. There was general acquiescence in the UN sanctions. Extra Examples. I must admit, your acquiescence surprised me. The best one can hope for is grudging acquiescence from the majority in the party.

  9. 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."

  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.