Complete Definition of "acquiescence"

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Noun
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  1. 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. law Submission to an injury by the party injured, or tacit concurrence in the action of another.

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Polish: potulno�� f, przyzwolenie n

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