acquiescencyn.
/ˌakwɪˈɛsnsi/, U.S. /ˌækwiˈɛs(ə)nsi/ Now rare (U.S. regional or nonstandard in later use).
= acquiescence n. (in various senses).
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the mind > emotion > pleasure > contentment or satisfaction > [noun]
queemnesseOE
queemc1175
suffisancec1374
pleasingc1400
complacencec1436
resting?a1475
satisfaction1477
happinessa1500
thankfulness1500
contention1516
contentationa1533
contenting1541
satisfiedness1571
content1578
contentedness1581
appeasement1586
contentment1597
heart's content1600
acquiescence1612
pleasedness1626
well-apaidness1633
well-pleasedness1633
complacency1643
acquiescency1646
the mind > language > statement > acquiescence > [noun]
willOE
acquiescence1615
acquiescency1646
complacency1652
acquiescement1721
1646 J. Collings Spouses Hidden Glory 16 In a sweet acquiescency of spirit, she rests.
1654 J. Cotton Briefe Expos. Ecclesiastes 106 Which Acquiescency in the creature is an Idolatry which the Lord will curse.
1684 T. Manton Pract. Expos. Lord's-prayer Matt. vi. 13 Our faith, that is, our acquiescency in the mercy & power & wisdom of God.
1715 tr. C. Freschot Compl. Hist. Treaty Utrecht II. ii. 158 They may never object against him any Acquiescency.
1750 J. Brine Treat. Var. Subj. vii. 185 The Grace of the Spirit only disposes Men to..an Acquiescency in the Grace of the Gospel.
1808 Universal Mag. Knowl. & Pleasure 9 499/2 There are men..whom such humble acquiescency can please, and whose poor ambition is gratified by the superiority which this deferential conduct implies.
1890 Med. Current 6 172 It [sc. The Medical Current] is looking for a tacit acquiescency, among our opponents, in the homœopathic law.
1935 El Paso (Texas) Herald-Post 20 Dec. 4/4 To procure acquiescency on subjects..detrimental to the interests of the advertiser.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2011; most recently modified version published online December 2021).
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