Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tacit-agreement

noun

/ˈtæsɪt əˈɡriː.mənt/

Definition

A tacit agreement is an understanding that is inferred from actions or circumstances rather than being explicitly stated.

Examples

The team had a tacit agreement to support each other’s decisions.
Even without a formal contract, the tacit agreement among the partners was clear.
There was a tacit agreement that neither would challenge the other’s authority.

Meaning

The term refers to an unspoken, implicit agreement or understanding between parties that is accepted based on behavior or shared context, rather than through formal conversation or documentation.