Acquiescence

/ˌakwēˈesəns/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The passive acceptance or submission to a situation or agreement without protest or opposition.
    Her silence was interpreted as acquiescence to the terms of the contract.

Commentary

Acquiescence often implies a failure to assert objections timely, which may have legal consequences such as waiver or estoppel.

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