as in obedience
a readiness or willingness to yield to the wishes of others
good manners demanded our cheerful acquiescence to our host's plans for dinner
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Recent Examples of acquiescence
In fact, such preemptive acquiescence can embolden politicians to double down on their policy goals.
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Meg Little Reilly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Indeed, the notion remains strong that Ukraine’s acquiescence to Russia on the territorial issue would send a devastating signal around the world that force prevails over the rule of law.
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2024
But all dictatorships require at least some degree of either popular support or acquiescence.
—Brett L. Carter, Foreign Affairs, 6 Jan. 2023
Our military serves the president as the leader and commander in chief of this country, with the acquiescence and the support of the Congress and the American people.
—Connor Donevan, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
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Meg Little Reilly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Indeed, the notion remains strong that Ukraine’s acquiescence to Russia on the territorial issue would send a devastating signal around the world that force prevails over the rule of law.
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2024
But all dictatorships require at least some degree of either popular support or acquiescence.
—Brett L. Carter, Foreign Affairs, 6 Jan. 2023
Our military serves the president as the leader and commander in chief of this country, with the acquiescence and the support of the Congress and the American people.
—Connor Donevan, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acquiescence
Noun
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This approach often places a heavy emphasis on obedience and discipline, with little room for dialogue or compromise.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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His boundless energy is a standout trait, but, despite his high energy, Jerry balances it with obedience and a sweet nature.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
11 Jan. 2025
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Without assent from a majority of lawmakers, the report is expected to stay under wraps.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
21 Nov. 2024
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With Lamont’s assent, the law Ritter crafted in cooperation with the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus commits the state to $875 million in borrowing over an initial five-year period, assuming about $175 million in grants in each of those five years.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
9 Dec. 2024
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The end of Chevron deference to federal agencies may help businesses, universities and public interest groups in immigration lawsuits during a second Trump administration should officials enact policies like those in the first term.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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In the end, dictators tap into something essential in human nature—the deference before a bully.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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