acquiescence
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noun \-ˈe-sən(t)s\Definition of ACQUIESCENCE
1
: the act of acquiescing : the state of being acquiescent
2
: an instance of acquiescing
Examples of ACQUIESCENCE
- <good manners demanded our cheerful acquiescence to our host's plans for dinner>
First Known Use of ACQUIESCENCE
1646
Related to ACQUIESCENCE
- Synonyms
- compliance, biddability, compliancy, deference, docility, obedience, submissiveness
- Antonyms
- defiance, disobedience, intractability, recalcitrance
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