Acquiescence
noun
The act of quietly agreeing or allowing something to happen without protest.
She gave a nod of acquiescence and he continued.
Often appears as...
- nod of acquiescence
- silent acquiescence
noun
In law, the acceptance or agreement of an action without protest or objection.
His acquiescence to the contract showed his approval of its terms.
Often appears as...
- acquiescence to the contract
- acquiescence to the terms
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Technical
noun
In philosophy, the internal acceptance or consent to the truth or reality of a situation.
His emotional acquiescence to the pain signaled his acceptance of the unfortunate situation.
Often appears as...
- emotional acquiescence
- internal acquiescence
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Academic
noun
The act of quietly agreeing or allowing something to happen without protest.
She gave a nod of acquiescence and he continued.
Often appears as...
- nod of acquiescence
- silent acquiescence
noun
In law, the acceptance or agreement of an action without protest or objection.
His acquiescence to the contract showed his approval of its terms.
Often appears as...
- acquiescence to the contract
- acquiescence to the terms
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
In philosophy, the internal acceptance or consent to the truth or reality of a situation.
His emotional acquiescence to the pain signaled his acceptance of the unfortunate situation.
Often appears as...
- emotional acquiescence
- internal acquiescence
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Non-confrontational
Indicates agreement or permission given quietly, often without full enthusiasm.
By not objecting, her acquiescence let the plans proceed.
Pro Tip 2/3Implied Yes
Silence or a lack of response can sometimes be taken as acquiescence, even if not verbally confirmed.
His silence was interpreted as acquiescence to the new policy.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Agreement
Acquiescence often carries the nuance of agreeing with reservations or without overt enthusiasm.
Her acquiescence was reluctant, but she followed the team's decision.
Compare with
acceptanceagreementapprobationcomplianceconformityconsentsubmissionyield
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Quote examples
Chris Smith
American Politician
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.
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Rush Limbaugh
American Entertainer
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.
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James Larkin
Irish Activist
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.
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Tacitus
Roman Historian
A shocking crime was committed on the unscrupulous initiative of few individuals, with the blessing of more, and amid the passive acquiescence of all.
Quote examples
Chris Smith
American Politician
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.
Quote examples
Rush Limbaugh
American Entertainer
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.
Quote examples
James Larkin
Irish Activist
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.
Quote examples
Tacitus
Roman Historian
A shocking crime was committed on the unscrupulous initiative of few individuals, with the blessing of more, and amid the passive acquiescence of all.
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