Both Uses of
acquiesce
in
Persuasion, by Jane Austen
- Anne smiled more than once to herself during this speech, and entered into the subject, as ready to do good by entering into the feelings of a young lady as of a young man, though here it was good of a lower standard, for what could be offered but general acquiescence?†
Chpt 12acquiescence = reluctant compliance
- Mrs Smith gave a most good-humoured acquiescence.†
Chpt 19 *
Definition:
reluctant or unenthusiastic compliance, consent, or agreement