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- DictionaryAc·qui·es·cence/ˌakwēˈes(ə)ns/
noun
- 1. the reluctant acceptance of something without protest: "in silent acquiescence, she rose to her feet"
verb. ac· qui· esce ˌa-kwē-ˈes. acquiesced; acquiescing. Synonyms of acquiesce. intransitive verb. : to accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively often used with in or to. Did you know? If you’re looking to give your speech a gentle, formal flair, don't give acquiesce the silent treatment.
the act of accepting or agreeing to something, often unwillingly: I was surprised by her acquiescence to/in the plan. She nodded her acquiescence. Synonyms. agreement (SAME OPINION) approval (PERMISSION) assent formal. say-so (PERMISSION) informal. See. acquiescent. Fewer examples.
Definition of acquiescence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Acquiescence definition, 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. See more.
Acquiescence definition: 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). See examples of ACQUIESCENCE used in a sentence.
Acquiescence is an agreement, usually a willingness to go along with what someone else suggests. "Sure, I don't mind," "That sounds like a plan," and "Good idea" — these are all ways to show your acquiescence. The word acquiescence, pronounced "ack-we-ESS-sense," comes from the French word of the same spelling.
4 days ago · 1. (usually fol. by to or in) the act or condition of acquiescing or giving tacit assent; agreement or consent by silence or without objection; compliance. 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.
