acquiescent Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest
    biddable.
    • too acquiescent to challenge authority

WordNet


Ac`qui*es"cent adjective
Etymology
L. acquiescens, -entis; p. pr.
Definitions
  1. Resting satisfied or submissive; disposed tacitly to submit; assentive; as, an acquiescent policy.

Webster 1913