acquiescence
pronunciation
How to pronounce acquiescence in British English:
UK [ˌækwiˈesns]
How to pronounce acquiescence in American English:
US [ˌækwiˈɛsəns]
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- Noun:
- acceptance without protest
- agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
Word Origin
- acquiescence (n.)
- 1630s, "act of acquiescing," from French acquiescence, noun of action from acquiescer (see acquiesce). Meaning "silent consent" is recorded from 1640s.
Example
- 1. The strike at the honda plant could hardly have happened without official acquiescence .
- 2. China 's rare acquiescence moved it further away from its longstanding foreign policy based on non-intervention .
- 3. De facto acquiescence in a north korean nuclear program would require a reconsideration of u.s. strategic planning .
- 4. One reason for israel 's acquiescence is a positive feeling towards the un secretary-general , ban ki-moon .
- 5. Vice president biden 's acquiescence to such a policy should shock the conscience of every american .