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acquiescence in Italian

acquiescence in Italian is acquiescenza, perenzione — acquiescence means quiet agreement or acceptance, given without openly objecting but also without clearly saying yes.

acquiescence in Italian

acquiescenza
noun
A silent or passive assent or submission, or a submission with apparent consent, distinguished from avowed consent on the one hand, and on the other, from opposition or open discontent; quiet satisfaction.
perenzione
noun
(legal) 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.

What does "acquiescence" mean?

  1. noun Quiet agreement or acceptance, given without openly objecting but also without clearly saying yes.
    "His acquiescence to their demands surprised everyone."
  2. noun (law) Failing to take legal action to protect a right, in a way that suggests the right has been given up.
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acquiescence in a sentence

  • His acquiescence to their demands surprised everyone.
  • She nodded in quiet acquiescence.

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What is "acquiescence" in Italian?
"acquiescence" in Italian is acquiescenza, perenzione. acquiescence means: Quiet agreement or acceptance, given without openly objecting but also without clearly saying yes.
Are there other ways to say "acquiescence" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "acquiescence": acquiescenza, perenzione.
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