acquiescence

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˌæk.wiːˈɛs.əns/

Noun

countable uncountable

A silent or passive assent or submission, or a submission with apparent content, distinguished from avowed consent on the one hand, and on the other, from opposition or open discontent; quiet satisfaction.

Japanese Meaning

無言または受動的な同意、黙認 / あからさまな承認とは異なり、控えめながら内容を伴う服従・従順 / 反対や表面的な不満とは区別される、静かな満足感とともに受け入れる態度

What is this buttons?

Her acquiescence to the committee's decision surprised everyone, because she had previously voiced strong objections.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

彼女が委員会の決定を黙って受け入れたことは、以前は強く反対していたので、皆を驚かせた。

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Sense（1）

Sense（2）

(law) Inaction, passivity, or neglect to take legal action when it is called for in order to assert, preserve, or safeguard a right, and which inaction implies the abandonment of said right.

acquiescences

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