1. Noun
A silent or passive assent or submission, or a submission with apparent content; -- distinguished from avowed consent on the one hand, and on the other, from opposition or open discontent; quiet satisfaction.
2. Noun
Submission to an injury by the party injured.
3. Noun
Tacit concurrence in the action of another.
4. Noun
agreement with a statement or proposal to do something; "he gave his assent eagerly"; "a murmur of acquiescence from the assembly"
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