YourDictionary

acquiescence

Acquiescence is the act of giving in to something or someone, often a bit reluctantly. (noun)

An example of acquiescence is when a teacher gives in to students' requests for extra recess time.

In legal terms, acquiescence refers to agreeing to something by having been silent. (noun)

An example of legal acquiescence is when you do not respond to a creditor's request for payment and do not file a letter stating the debt is not valid. By doing so, you have agreed that the debt is valid.

YourDictionary Definitions. Copyright © 2012 by LoveToKnow Corp.

See acquiescence in Webster's New World College Dictionary

See acquiescence in American Heritage Dictionary 4

Learn more about acquiescence

link/cite print suggestion box