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acquiescence

n. agreement with a statement or proposal to do something; "he gave his assent eagerly"; "a murmur of acquiescence from the assembly"

acquiescence

n. acceptance without protest

acquiescence

n. acceptance without protest

assent, consent

n. agreement with a statement or proposal to do something; "he gave his assent eagerly"; "a murmur of acquiescence from the assembly"

abidance, submission, compliance, conformity, conformation

n. acting according to certain accepted standards; "their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices"

respect, deference

n. a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard; "his deference to her wishes was very flattering"; "be sure to give my respects to the dean"

conquest, conquering, enslavement, subjection, subjugation

n. the act of conquering

concession, conceding, yielding

n. the act of conceding or yielding

sanction, endorsement, countenance, warrant, imprimatur

n. formal and explicit approval; "a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement"

liberty

n. freedom of choice; "liberty of opinion"; "liberty of worship"; "liberty--perfect liberty--to think or feel or do just as one pleases"; "at liberty to choose whatever occupation one wishes"

allowance

n. the act of allowing; "He objected to the allowance of smoking in the dining room"

accreditation

n. the act of granting credit or recognition (especially with respect to educational institution that maintains suitable standards); "a commission is responsible for the accreditation of medical schools"

authorization, authorisation, empowerment

n. the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant

leave

n. permission to do something; "she was granted leave to speak"

approval, commendation

n. a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips"

license, permit

n. a legal document giving official permission to do something

license, permission, permit

n. the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization

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