English English Dictionary

English English Dictionary

The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg

Result for Acquiescence

Acquiescence (n.)

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.

Acquiescence (n.)

Submission to an injury by the party injured.

Acquiescence (n.)

Tacit concurrence in the action of another.