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agreement without discussion

[əˈɡriːmənt wɪðaʊt dɪˈskʌʃən]
nounpl: agreements without discussion
acordo sem discussão
1. A consensus or settlement reached by parties without debate, deliberation, or verbal exchange of viewpoints
The committee reached an agreement without discussion, simply nodding in approval.
O comitê chegou a um acordo sem discussão, simplesmente acenando em aprovação.
2. Implicit understanding or tacit consent between parties without formal conversation
There was an agreement without discussion that everyone would arrive early.
Havia um acordo sem discussão de que todos chegariam cedo.
NYC Slang
silent handshake deal
Synonyms
tacit agreementimplicit consentsilent accordunspoken understandingconsenso tácitoconsentimento implícito
Antonyms
heated debateprolonged discussionnegotiationdebate acaloradodiscussão prolongada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acordo sem discussão
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
acordo tácito
Commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
acordo sem discussão / consentimento tácito
Both forms are used in formal and informal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

to agree on the nod
shake on it
entrar em acordo de boca calada
fechar um negócio sem conversa
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