Definition of acquiescence Acquiescence

/æˌkwiɛˈsʌns/ - [akweeesuns] - ac•qui•es•cence

We found 9 definitions of acquiescence from 5 different sources.

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What does acquiescence mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: acquiescences

acquiescence - acceptance without protest
  acceptance the act of taking something that is offered; "her acceptance of the gift encouraged him"; "he anticipated their acceptance of his offer"
acquiescence - agreement with a statement or proposal to do something; "he gave his assent eagerly"; "a murmur of acquiescence from the assembly"
  assent
  agreement compatibility of observations; "there was no agreement between theory and measurement"; "the results of two tests were in correspondence"
  acceptance the act of taking something that is offered; "her acceptance of the gift encouraged him"; "he anticipated their acceptance of his offer"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • acquiescence (Noun)
    A silent or passive assent or submission, or a submission with apparent content; - distinguished from avowed consent on the one hand, and on the other, from opposition or open discontent; quiet satisfaction.
  • acquiescence (Noun)
    Submission to an injury by the party injured, or tacit concurrence in the action of another.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • acquiescence (n.)
    A silent or passive assent or submission, or a submission with apparent content; -- distinguished from avowed consent on the one hand, and on the other, from opposition or open discontent; quiet satisfaction.
  • acquiescence (n.)
    Submission to an injury by the party injured.
  • acquiescence (n.)
    Tacit concurrence in the action of another.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • acquiescence
    Action or inaction which binds a person legally even though it was not intended as such.

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