Chris Smith

When political leaders fail to denounce anti-Semitic violence and slurs, the void is not only demoralizing to the victims, but silence actually enables the wrongdoing. Silence by elected officials in particular conveys approval - or at least acquiescence - and can contribute to a climate of fear and a sense of vulnerability.

American Politician

Rush Limbaugh

Ladies and gentlemen, even my own staff challenges me. When I issue edicts, commands, orders, ideas, you would think that there would be overwhelming blanket acquiescence, approval, and support.

American Entertainer

James Larkin

The employers cannot carry on industry nor accumulate profits if they have not got the good will of the workers or their acquiescence in carrying on such industry.

Irish Activist

Tacitus

A shocking crime was committed on the unscrupulous initiative of few individuals, with the blessing of more, and amid the passive acquiescence of all.

Roman Historian

Indicates agreement or permission given quietly, often without full enthusiasm.

Non-confrontational

Silence or a lack of response can sometimes be taken as acquiescence, even if not verbally confirmed.

Implied Yes

Acquiescence often carries the nuance of agreeing with reservations or without overt enthusiasm.

Subtle Agreement

In legal contexts, it implies giving consent by not taking action against a proposal or contract.

Legal Passive Consent

Legal acquiescence can sometimes imply giving up one's rights by not asserting them in time.

Understanding Rights

Philosophical acquiescence involves a deep inward acceptance, sometimes used in discussing concepts of fate or destiny.

Internal Reconciliation

It can mean acknowledging the truth of a situation without necessarily being happy about it.

Accepting Reality

In philosophy, acquiescence often implies a thoughtful acceptance rather than a passive surrender.