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Definition of Acquiescence
Acquiescence

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.

Submission to an injury by the party injured.

Tacit concurrence in the action of another.

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Acquiescence Translations

acquiescence in French is acquiescement
acquiescence in German is Ergebung
acquiescence in Spanish is asentimiento
acquiescence in Swedish is samtycke


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