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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. 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."

  4. 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.

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

    Jul 1, 2012 · 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.

  6. 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.

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

    the act of accepting or agreeing to something, often unwillingly: I was surprised by her acquiescence to/in the plan. She nodded her acquiescence. Synonyms. agreement (SAME OPINION) approval (PERMISSION) assent formal. say-so (PERMISSION) informal. See. acquiescent. Fewer examples.

  8. 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.

  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.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionacquiescence noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    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.

  11. 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.