Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tacit support

Noun

/ˈtæsɪt səˈpɔrt/

Definition

Implicit or unspoken backing for someone or something, often understood without being explicitly stated.

Examples

The manager gave tacit support to the team’s decision, allowing them to proceed without formal approval.
Though he did not openly agree with the policy, his actions provided tacit support for its implementation.

Meaning

Tacit support refers to the approval or endorsement that is conveyed indirectly or through unstated understandings, rather than through verbal affirmation or formal agreement.