Definition of Tacit

implied but not directly stated

Examples of Tacit in a sentence

Although no words were spoken, our nods represented our tacit agreement to a cease fire.  🔊

In my business, all that is needed for a tacit understanding is a handshake between men.  🔊

Even though my boyfriend and I have only been dating for three months, we have a tacit understanding to not date other people.  🔊

In order to take the school field trip, you will need more than your parent’s tacit consent.  🔊

By leaving my keys in my car, I am giving you tacit approval to borrow my car anytime you like.  🔊

When the suspect opened the front door, she gave the police tacit consent to search her home for the weapon.  🔊

Although the world leaders have not signed the treaty yet, they have made a tacit pact on nuclear disarmament.  🔊

The police always have the tacit understanding they can do whatever it takes to protect the lives of the public.  🔊

During the minister’s speech, I found myself nodding in tacit support.  🔊

As Jerry was pulled over by the police, he realized he did not have his parents’ tacit consent to borrow their car.  🔊

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