Silent
/ˈsaɪlənt/
Definitions
- (adj.) Not making or accompanied by any sound.
The room was silent after the announcement.
- (adj.) Expressed or carried out without being openly acknowledged or voiced.
She gave her silent consent to the plan.
Forms
- silently
See also
Commentary
Often in legal drafting, 'silent' describes a lack of explicit expression or record; ensure context clarifies whether silence implies consent or mere absence of objection.
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