Definitions for acquiescences

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acquiescences ac·qui·es·cence

Spelling: [ak-wee-es-uh ns]

IPA: /ˌæk wiˈɛs əns/

Acquiescences is a 13 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 27 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 32 points.

You can make 397 anagrams from letters in acquiescences (accceeeinqssu).

Definitions for acquiescences

noun

1. the act or condition of acquiescing or giving tacit assent; agreement or consent by silence or without objection; compliance (usually followed by to or in):
2. Law. such neglect to take legal proceedings for such a long time as to imply the abandonment of a right.

Origin of acquiescences

First recorded in 1625-35; acquiesce + -ence

Examples for acquiescences

Hatteras resumed his place with a sign of acquiescence, and folded his arms.

And has he not promised temper and acquiescence, on the supposition of a change in my mind?

As measured by actions, American policy has otherwise been acquiescence.

Peter read it very deliberately, then he nodded in acquiescence.

The marquis still maintained a silence which was interpreted as acquiescence.

Then she drew a long breath, and bowed her head on her hands in an acquiescence that was like prayer.

Her feelings might have been assuaged by a clean hearth and some acquiescence in her own mood.

The Latin powerhouse's acquiescence to La Paz has been particularly glaring.

There is no effective congressional oversight, as we can see by the acquiescence of the intelligence and judiciary committees.

Then she smiled graciously and nodded her head in token of acquiescence.