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View synonyms for acquiescence

acquiescence

[ ak-wee-es-uhns ]

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.

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Other Words From

  • nonac·qui·escence noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of acquiescence1

First recorded in 1625–35; acquiesce + -ence

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