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acquiescence noun [ ˌakwɪˈɛsns ]

• the reluctant acceptance of something without protest.
• "in silent acquiescence, she rose to her feet"
Similar: consent, agreement, acceptance, accession, concurrence, approval, seal of approval, approbation, assent, leave, permission, blessing, sanction, compliance, conforming, conformity, adherence, respect, accord, accordance, conceding, concession, deference, yielding, bowing, submission, surrender, obedience, OK, say-so, go-ahead, green light, thumbs up, nod, abidance, permit,
Opposite: refusal,


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