acquiescence

UK
/ˌækwiˈesns/
US
/ˌækwiˈɛsəns/

Translations

acquiescencenoun
acquiescences
pl
Her acquiescence to the new company policy was evident, even though she had reservations.
Son acquiescement à la nouvelle politique de l’entreprise était évident, même si elle avait des réserves.
Additional translations
consentement taciteSurtout en droit.
acceptation résignéeNuance de résignation.
acquiescenceadjective
more acquiescence
Comp.
most acquiescence
Super.
UK
/ˌækwiˈesns/
US
/ˌækwiˈɛsəns/
Used attributively in combinations such as "acquiescence bias" to qualify a noun.
acquiescentPeu courant; au sens de passif ou enclin à acquiescer.
The survey suffered from an acquiescence bias that skewed the results.
L’enquête souffrait d’un biais acquiescent qui a faussé les résultats.

Definitions

acquiescencenoun
The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.
Her acquiescence to the new company policy was evident, even though she had reservations.
In law, silent or passive acceptance that implies consent, often preventing later objections or claims.
The court ruled that the neighbor’s long-term acquiescence to the boundary fence barred him from contesting it.
acquiescenceadjective
Relating to or characterized by passive acceptance or compliance.
The survey suffered from an acquiescence bias that skewed the results.