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
Synonyms
Examples of acquiescence in a Sentence
good manners demanded our cheerful acquiescence to our host's plans for dinner
Recent Examples on the Web
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
Ariel Henry, with the acquiescence of the U.S. and several nations, became the unelected prime minister and leader of the country.
—Char Adams, NBC News, 16 Mar. 2024
With Jokowi’s acquiescence, Indonesia’s parliament significantly reduced the independence of the country’s Corruption Eradication Commission, founded in 2002 to tackle rampant graft.
—Ben Bland, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2024
That initial resistance, followed by a quick acquiescence, offers little real indication of what will happen with Beyoncé’s song nationally.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 13 Feb. 2024
Without ever hammering the point, acquiescence is depicted as a form of societal cancer.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2024
The true horror of Kaufman's Invasion, though, is that acquiescence gives way to McCarthyism; in conformity, old friends become new enemies.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 9 Nov. 2023
Their acquiescence had more to do with getting concessions from the U.S. than stepping up relations with Israel.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2024
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
Ariel Henry, with the acquiescence of the U.S. and several nations, became the unelected prime minister and leader of the country.
—Char Adams, NBC News, 16 Mar. 2024
With Jokowi’s acquiescence, Indonesia’s parliament significantly reduced the independence of the country’s Corruption Eradication Commission, founded in 2002 to tackle rampant graft.
—Ben Bland, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2024
That initial resistance, followed by a quick acquiescence, offers little real indication of what will happen with Beyoncé’s song nationally.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 13 Feb. 2024
Without ever hammering the point, acquiescence is depicted as a form of societal cancer.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2024
The true horror of Kaufman's Invasion, though, is that acquiescence gives way to McCarthyism; in conformity, old friends become new enemies.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 9 Nov. 2023
Their acquiescence had more to do with getting concessions from the U.S. than stepping up relations with Israel.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2024
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“Acquiescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acquiescence. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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