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acquiescence

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acquiescence
noun
the tsar secured the acquiescence of the nobility:
consent, agreement, acceptance, accession, concurrence, approval, seal of approval, approbation, assent, leave, permission, blessing, sanction;
compliance, conforming, conformity, adherence, respect, accord, accordance;
conceding, concession, deference, yielding, bowing, submission, surrender, obedience;
informal OK, say-so, go-ahead, green light, thumbs up, nod;
archaic abidance;
rare permit.
antonyms refusal.