acquiescence

acquiescence has 5 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 12.

Definitions

• 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.
• 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