Who said silence gives consent

Silence is a woman's best garment proverbial saying, mid 16th century; often used as recommending a traditionally submissive and discreet role for women. The principle is not accepted in modern English law. View all related items in Oxford Reference ». Search for: 'silence' in Oxford Reference ». All Rights Reserved. Under the terms of the licence agreement, an individual user may print out a PDF of a single entry from a reference work in OR for personal use for details see Privacy Policy and Legal Notice.

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Retrieve it. TV Shows. Cromwell: Now, Sir Thomas, you stand on your silence. Sir Thomas More: I do. Rate this quote: 4. Notify me of new comments via email. Cancel Report. Create a new account. Log In.

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