silence is consent
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A lack of response to an action is a tacit approval of that action.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Sự thiếu phản hồi đối với một hành động là sự đồng ý ngầm của hành động đó
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “silence is consent” mean?
A lack of response to an action is a tacit approval of that action.
Is “silence is consent” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.