acquiescence in Japanese
acquiescence in Japanese is 黙認 — acquiescence means quiet agreement or acceptance, given without openly objecting but also without clearly saying yes.
acquiescence in Japanese
黙認
Pronounced: mokunin
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.
What does "acquiescence" mean?
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noun Quiet agreement or acceptance, given without openly objecting but also without clearly saying yes.
"His acquiescence to their demands surprised everyone."
- 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 Japanese?
"acquiescence" in Japanese is 黙認. acquiescence means: Quiet agreement or acceptance, given without openly objecting but also without clearly saying yes.
How do you pronounce 黙認?
"acquiescence" in Japanese is 黙認, pronounced "mokunin".
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