Zustimmung — meaning in English
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English meaning
- acquiescence noun Quiet agreement or acceptance, given without openly objecting but also without clearly saying yes.
- affirmation noun A statement declaring that something is true; the act of confirming something firmly.
- agreement noun A shared understanding or arrangement between two or more people or groups.
- approval noun Official permission or agreement that something is acceptable.
- consent verb To agree to something or give permission for it.
- fiat noun An official order or decree, especially one issued without needing agreement from others.
Senses
Zustimmung is used for these senses in English:
- acquiescence 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.
- affirmation That which is affirmed; a declaration that something is true.
- agreement (countable) An understanding between entities to follow a specific course of conduct.
- approval An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.
- consent Voluntary agreement or permission.
- fiat Authorization, permission or (official) sanction.
acquiescence — full definition
- noun Quiet agreement or acceptance, given without openly objecting but also without clearly saying yes.
- noun (law) Failing to take legal action to protect a right, in a way that suggests the right has been given up.
affirmation — full definition
- noun A statement declaring that something is true; the act of confirming something firmly.
- noun A short positive statement repeated to build confidence or motivation.
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