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.