Acquiesce vs Default - What's the difference?
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To rest satisfied, or apparently satisfied, or to rest without opposition and discontent (usually implying previous opposition or discontent); to accept or consent by silence or by omitting to object; — followed by "in", sometimes also by "with" and "to".
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To concur upon conviction; as, to acquiesce in an opinion; to assent to; usually, to concur, not heartily but so far as to forbear opposition.
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(finance) The condition of failing to meet an obligation.
(electronics, computing) the original software programming settings as set by the factory
A loss incurred by failing to compete.
A selection made in the absence of an alternative.
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(often, attributive) A value used when none has been given; a tentative value or standard that is presumed.
(legal) The failure of a defendant to appear and answer a summons and complaint.
(obsolete) A failing or failure; omission of that which ought to be done; neglect to do what duty or law requires.
(obsolete) Fault; offence; wrong act.
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To fail to meet an obligation.
To lose a competition by failing to compete.
(computing) To assume a value when none was given; to presume a tentative value or standard.
(legal) To fail to appear and answer a summons and complaint.
As verbs the difference between acquiesce and default
is that acquiesce is while default is to fail to meet an obligation.As a noun default is
(finance) the condition of failing to meet an obligation.acquiesce
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Verb
(acquiesc)- They were compelled to acquiesce in a government which they did not regard as just.
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Quotations
* 1794 — , vol II, ch 16 *: I entirely acquiesce in all the observations you make in your letter; they are worthy of your heart and understanding; * 1799 — *: The representatives of the good people of this commonwealth in general assembly convened, having maturely considered the answers of sundry states in the Union, to their resolutions passed at the last session, respecting certain unconstitutional laws of Congress, commonly called the alien and sedition laws, would be faithless indeed to themselves, and to those they represent, were they silently to acquiesce in principles and doctrines attempted to be maintained in all those answers, that of Virginia only excepted. * 1815 — , vol III, ch 19 *: She could not bear to see him suffering, to know him fancying himself neglected; and though her understanding almost acquiesced in the assurance of both the Mr. Knightleys, that when once the event were over, his distress would be soon over too, she hesitated--she could not proceed. * *: Cathy was a powerful ally at home; and between them they at length persuaded my master to acquiesce in their having a ride or a walk together about once a week, under my guardianship, and on the moors nearest the Grange: for June found him still declining. * 1861 — (4 March) *: If a minority, in such case, will secede rather than acquiesce , they make a precedent which, in turn, will divide and ruin them; for a minority of their own will secede from them whenever a majority refuses to be controlled by such minority. * 1899 — , ch XXVII *: “Well, that ought to be reason enough,” he acquiesced . * 1924 — , ch 19 *: The spare form flexibly acquiesced , but inertly. It was like handling a dead snake.Synonyms
* accede * accept tacitly * agree * assent * comply * concur * conform * consent * submit * yieldReferences
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English
(wikipedia default)Noun
(en noun)- He failed to make payments on time and is now in default .
- You may cure this default by paying the full amount within a week.
- The team's three losses include one default .
- ''The man became the leader of the group as a default .
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- If you don't specify a number of items, the default is 1.
- This evil has happened through the governor's default .
- And pardon craved for his so rash default .
- regardless of our merit or default
Verb
(en verb)- If you do not make your payments, you will default on your loan.
- If you refuse to wear a proper uniform, you will not be allowed to compete and will default this match.
- If you don't specify a number of items, it defaults to 1.
