Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tacit admission
noun
ˈtæsɪt ədˈmɪʃən
Definition
A silent or implied acknowledgment that something is true or valid, without a formal or explicit statement.
Examples
- His silence during the meeting was taken as a tacit admission of guilt.
- The company’s lack of denial served as a tacit admission of their involvement in the project’s failure.
- By not responding to the accusation, she made a tacit admission of her mistakes.
Meaning
Tacit admission refers to the acceptance of a fact or situation without direct verbal communication. It’s often shown through actions rather than words.
Synonyms
- implicit acknowledgment
- implied consent
- silent acceptance
