The Vocalibrate dictionary

tacit

/ˈtæsɪt/adjective

understood without being openly stated

By saying nothing, the manager gave tacit approval to the plan.

Near in meaning: implicitunspokenimpliedunderstood
In the family: tacitlytacitness

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