Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tacit agreement
noun
/ˈtæsɪt əˈɡriːmənt/
Definition
A tacit agreement is an understanding that is not expressed in words but is inferred from actions or circumstances.
Examples
- There was a tacit agreement between the team members to support one another during stressful times.
- Although they never signed a contract, their ongoing cooperation suggested a tacit agreement to share profits.
Meaning
It refers to a mutual understanding that is implied rather than explicitly stated.
Synonyms
- implicit understanding
- unspoken agreement
- implied consent
