acquiescence

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Synonyms: acquiescency, quiescence, acquiescent, acquiescences, acaulescence

Antonyms: acquiescency, quiescence, acquiescent, acquiescences, acaulescence

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Noun

1. A [[silent]] or [[passive]] [[assent]] or [[submission]], or a [[submission]] with [[apparent]] [[consent]], [[distinguish]]ed from [[avowed]] [[consent]] on the one hand, and on the other, from [[opposition]] or open [[discontent]]; [[quiet]] [[satisfaction]].
2. {{lb|en|legal}} Inaction, passivity, or neglect to take legal action when it is called for in order to assert, preserve, or safeguard a right, and which inaction implies the abandonment of said right.

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