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acquiescence
(,/&/kw/i/'/E/s/@/ns )

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.
    Synonym:
    assent
    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
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