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