acquiescence
noun
ac·qui·es·cence
ˌa-kwē-ˈe-sᵊn(t)s 
1
: passive acceptance or submission : the act of acquiescing or the state of being acquiescent
I was surprised by his acquiescence to their demands.
2
: an instance of acquiescing
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Examples of acquiescence in a Sentence
good manners demanded our cheerful acquiescence to our host's plans for dinner
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This could potentially signal that an exception was made for Swift, with UMG’s acquiescence.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
If Russia experiences an economic decline or a demand for more social spending, this acquiescence to the war could diminish, eroding Putin’s base.
—Timothy Frye, Foreign Affairs, 25 Mar. 2024
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
If Russia experiences an economic decline or a demand for more social spending, this acquiescence to the war could diminish, eroding Putin’s base.
—Timothy Frye, Foreign Affairs, 25 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for acquiescence
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“Acquiescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acquiescence. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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