Definitions for: Acquiescence


[n] agreement with a statement or proposal to do something; "he gave his assent eagerly"; "a murmur of acquiescence from the assembly"
[n] acceptance without protest



Webster (1913) Definition: Ac`qui*es"cence, n. [Cf. F. acquiescence.]
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. (Crim. Law)
(a) Submission to an injury by the party injured.
(b) Tacit concurrence in the action of another. --Wharton.

Synonyms: assent

See Also: acceptance, acceptance, agreement, conceding, concession, yielding

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