acquiescence

• Nom désignant l'acte d'accepter ou de consentir passivement à quelque chose sans objection, impliquant souvent une soumission réticente ou silencieuse.

A noun referring to the act of accepting or agreeing to something passively or without objection, often implying reluctant or silent compliance.

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1. Passive acceptanceC1formal

   The act of accepting or agreeing to something without protest, often reluctantly or silently.

   acceptation passive

   • The board's acquiescence to the new regulations was seen as a sign of weakness.
   • She gave her acquiescence with a simple nod.
   • His acquiescence in the matter surprised everyone.

   Synonymesacceptanceagreementcomplianceconformityconsentdocilityresignationsubmissiontoleranceyielding

   Antonymesdefiancedissentobjectionoppositionprotestrebellionrejectionresistance

2. Agreement or consentC1formal

   Agreement with a statement, proposal, or request, often given without enthusiasm.

   acquiescement

   • The committee's acquiescence was necessary for the project to proceed.
   • He sought her acquiescence before making the final decision.
   • The treaty was signed with the acquiescence of all parties involved.

   Synonymesacceptanceagreementapprovalassentcomplianceconcurrenceconsent

   Antonymesdenialdisagreementdissentnoncomplianceoppositionrefusalrejection