Acquiescence

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈæk.wiːˌɛs.É™ns/

Origin

From French acquiescence.

Full definition of acquiescence

Noun

1. 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.
2. (legal) Submission to an injury by the party injured, or tacit concurrence in the action of another.

Related terms

• acquiesce