Acquiescence

[ ak-wee-es-uh ns ]

noun

  1. the acceptance of something without protest

Examples of acquiescence in a sentence:

  • The eventual acquiescence by the British led to the ending of the Revolutionary War and the founding of a nation.
  • Nodding her head in sullen acquiescence, Fran agreed to watch the action film even though she wanted to see a chick flick.