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acquiescence

[ ak-wee-es-uhns ]

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noun

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.
Law. such neglect to take legal proceedings for such a long time as to imply the abandonment of a right.

First recorded in 1625–35; acquiesce + -ence

William appears to have organized acquiescence by English lords for John, and was duly awarded when he was made Earl of Pembroke.

Meese, with the tacit acquiescence of other top officials, had laid out a version of events all were expected to uphold.

But with winking acquiescence, the FDA, though nominally still watching over shoulders, more or less disappeared.

The Latin powerhouse's acquiescence to La Paz has been particularly glaring.

There is no effective congressional oversight, as we can see by the acquiescence of the intelligence and judiciary committees.

It is not simply acquiescing in that Covenant in the heart, but signifying that acquiescence in a positive service.

It is the definite exercise of giving acquiescence to that Covenant in its whole character.

Inasmuch as gracious capacities lead to acquiescence in what God requires.

Bowing again in silent acquiescence, the white-haired servant closed the door and left her.

Tatsu rose instantly, though the gesture was far from giving an effect of acquiescence.

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