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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.
Related forms
non·ac·qui·es·cence, noun
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Acquiescence
is always a great word to know.
So is extenuating circumstances. Does it mean:
| deprived of certain rights as a citizen, as a consequence of conviction of certain offenses |
| circumstances that render conduct less serious and thereby serve to reduce the damages to be awarded or the punishment to be imposed |
Example Sentences
- Their best hope of avoiding war lies in their extraordinary acquiescence.
- The great sin of the public is acquiescence in this secrecy.
- His ready acquiescence both pleases and disquiets them.
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Word Origin & History
acquiescence
1620s, "act of acquiescing," from Fr. acquiescence, noun of action from acquiescer (see acquiesce). Meaning "silent consent" is recorded from 1640s.
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