acquiescence

/ˌækwiˈɛsəns/

Other forms: acquiescences

Acquiescence is an agreement, usually a willingness to go along with what someone else suggests. "Sure, I don't mind," "That sounds like a plan," and "Good idea" — these are all ways to show your acquiescence.

The word acquiescence, pronounced "ack-we-ESS-sense," comes from the French word of the same spelling. The first record of its meaning as "silent consent" occurred in the 1640s. Acquiescence, in addition to "agreement," can also mean "acceptance without protest." Often when you offer acquiescence, you give in to another person's plan, perhaps because you are afraid to object or you don't have a better idea of your own.

Definitions of acquiescence

1. noun

   agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
   “a murmur of acquiescence from the assembly”

   synonyms: assent

   types:

   acceptance

   (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract)

   conceding, concession, yielding

   the act of conceding or yielding

   bye, pass

   you advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent

   type of:

   agreement

   the verbal act of agreeing
2. noun

   acceptance without protest
   type of:

   acceptance

   the state of being acceptable and accepted