Acquiesce
/ˌæk.wiˈɛs/
Definitions
- (v.) To accept or agree to something tacitly or without protest, especially by silence or passive acquiescence.
The party did not object and thus was deemed to acquiesce to the settlement terms.
Forms
- acquiesces
- acquiesced
- acquiescing
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Commentary
Acquiescence often implies implied consent and can affect rights by way of estoppel; drafters should clarify express consent when possible to avoid ambiguity.
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