Meaning of the word tacitly in English

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tacitly

US /ˈtæs.ɪt.li/
UK /ˈtæs.ɪt.li/
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Adverb

1.

in a way that is understood or implied without being stated directly

Example:
The government tacitly approved the new policy by not opposing it.
Their silence was interpreted as tacitly agreeing to the terms.
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