acquiescence-in
wiˈɛs 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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acquiesce (ˌækwɪˈɛs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| (intr; | |
| [C17: from Latin acquiēscere to remain at rest, agree without protest, from ad- at + quiēscere to rest, from quiēs | |
| usage The use of to after acquiesce was formerly regarded as incorrect, but is now acceptable | |
| acqui'escence | |
| —n | |
| acqui'escent | |
| —adj | |
| acqui'escently | |
| —adv | |
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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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