acquiescency

/ækwɪˈɛsənsi/

Definitions

1. noun

the state of being willing to comply or submit to a decision, opinion, or will of another, especially without protest or resistance

“The acquiescency of the townspeople to the new development was surprising, given their initial opposition.”

Synonyms

  • compliance
  • deference
  • submission

Antonyms

  • defiance
  • resistance