acquiescence
Translation
acquiescence, consent, compliance
Examples
Her silence was taken as acquiescence.
Her silence was taken as acquiescence.
He gave his acquiescence to the plan.
He gave his acquiescence to the plan.
Grammar Patterns
((in sth.)) acceptance of (sth.) without protest His acquiescence in the matter was surprising.
((to sth.)) reluctant agreement to (sth.) He gave his acquiescence to the plan.
Similar Words
Synonyms: agreement, consent, compliance; Antonyms: resistance, protest
Etymology
From the verb 'acquiesce', which comes from Latin 'acquiēscere' (to find rest in).
Memory Tips
It's the noun form of 'acquiesce'. Think of the state of being 'quiet' and accepting.