Definition of acquiesce

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acquiesce verb (acquiesc, ing) (intransitive) To rest satisfied, or apparently satisfied, or to rest without opposition and discontent (usually implying previous opposition or discontent); to accept or consent by silence or by omitting to object; — followed by in, formerly also by with and to. They were compelled to in a government which they did not regard as just. - w:Thomas De Quincey, Thomas De Quincey. (intransitive) To concur upon conviction; as, to acquiesce in an opinion; to assent to; usually, to concur, not heartily but so far as to forbear opposition. I may be forced to in these recent developments, but I can hardly be expected to make merry over them. - w:Arthur Conan Doyle, Arthur Conan Doyle, Wikisource:The Adventure of the Speckled Band, The Adventure of the Speckled Band *Translations:* *Etymology:* Latin acquiescere; ad + quiescere ("to be quiet"), from quies ("rest"). Compare French acquiescer. *Supplemental Details:Sponsor an extended definition for acquiesce* for as little as $10 per month. Click here to contact us.

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