Definition of acquiescence
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
Recent Examples of acquiescence from the Web
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His border wall, which was to be built with the Mexican's government's money and acquiescence, seems stuck in the mud.
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Such acquiescence helps explain why Finland never joined NATO and only became a member of the EU in 1995, alongside Austria and Sweden.
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In 2014, in a rare show of acquiescence, the architect modified the plans to include lighter and more cost-effective materials but not necessarily to downsize the structure.
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Origin and Etymology of acquiescence
see acquiesce
First Known Use: 1615
ACQUIESCENCE Defined for Kids
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: the act of agreeing, accepting, or giving consent
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