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Added 8 October 2026

acquiescence

/ˌæk.wiːˈɛs.əns/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about acquiescence at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Acceptance without protest.
Agreement with a statement or proposal to do something.
he gave his assent eagerly

Origin

Borrowed from French acquiescence.

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