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acquiescence in Swedish

acquiescence in Swedish is eftergivenhet, medgivande, underkastelse — acquiescence means quiet agreement or acceptance, given without openly objecting but also without clearly saying yes.

acquiescence in Swedish

eftergivenhet
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.
medgivande
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.
underkastelse
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.

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 Swedish?
"acquiescence" in Swedish is eftergivenhet, medgivande, underkastelse. acquiescence means: Quiet agreement or acceptance, given without openly objecting but also without clearly saying yes.
Are there other ways to say "acquiescence" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 3 translations listed for "acquiescence": eftergivenhet, medgivande, underkastelse.
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