1. The act of accepting something without active resistance, protest, or critical examination; tacit or unquestioning approval
The government's passive acceptance of the new regulations surprised many citizens.
A aceitação passiva do governo das novas regulamentações surpreendeu muitos cidadãos.
2. In law, acceptance of an offer or terms by conduct or inaction rather than by explicit agreement
The defendant's passive acceptance of the contract terms was established through their continued performance.
A aceitação passiva do réu dos termos do contrato foi estabelecida através de sua execução contínua.
3. A receptive, non-confrontational attitude toward circumstances or authority
Her passive acceptance of the unfair treatment disappointed her friends.
Sua aceitação passiva do tratamento injusto decepcionou seus amigos.