Acquiescence

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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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