English to English
acquiescence
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noun (n)
- acceptance without protest(noun.state)source: wordnet30
- agreement with a statement or proposal to do something(noun.communication)Example:
A murmur of acquiescence from the assembly.
source: wordnet30 - A silent or passive assent or submission, or a submission with apparent content; -- distinguished from avowed consent on the one hand, and on the other, from opposition or open discontent; quiet satisfaction.(noun)source: webster1913