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acquiescence definition and meaning

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.
n. Submission to an injury by the party injured.
n. Tacit concurrence in the action of another.

Crossword clues for acquiescence

- Acceptance
- Passive compliance
- Submissiveness