acquiescence

[ ak-wee-es-uhns ]
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noun
  1. 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): acquiescence to his boss's demands.

  2. Law. such neglect to take legal proceedings for such a long time as to imply the abandonment of a right.

Origin of acquiescence

1
First recorded in 1625–35; acquiesce + -ence

Other words from acquiescence

  • non·ac·qui·es·cence, noun

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How to use acquiescence in a sentence

  • It is not simply acquiescing in that Covenant in the heart, but signifying that acquiescence in a positive service.

  • It is the definite exercise of giving acquiescence to that Covenant in its whole character.

  • Inasmuch as gracious capacities lead to acquiescence in what God requires.

  • Bowing again in silent acquiescence, the white-haired servant closed the door and left her.

    Mistress Wilding | Rafael Sabatini
  • Tatsu rose instantly, though the gesture was far from giving an effect of acquiescence.

    The Dragon Painter | Mary McNeil Fenollosa