acquiescence

CEFRC2

/ˌæk.wiːˈɛs.əns/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Acceptance of something without protest.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Inaction, passivity, or neglect to take legal action when it is called for in order to assert, preserve, or safeguard a right, and which inaction implies the abandonment of said right.

Examples

  • A lack of response is tantamount to acquiescence.

  • reluctant acquiescence

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A silent or passive assent or submission, or a submission with apparent consent, distinguished from avowed consent on the one hand, and on the other, from opposition or open discontent; quiet satisfaction.

More examples

In context

  • in acquiescence with

  • sign of acquiescence

  • His acquiescence to their demands surprised everyone.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

Borrowed from French acquiescence.