acquiesce
verbTo accept or agree without active resistance, often reluctantly.
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nounAcceptance without active objection, often despite reservations.
consent
nounPermission or voluntary agreement to something proposed.
Voluntary permission or agreement
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dissent
nounDisagreement with an opinion, decision, or position held by others.
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