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acquis

acquired, established

adjective ah-KEE Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Values

Also means

gained (skill or right)

Usage Note

Acquis is the past participle of acquérir used as an adjective, meaning something gained through effort or now taken for granted. Les acquis sociaux are established social rights (a key political phrase in France). Tenir quelque chose pour acquis means 'to take something for granted'.

Examples

"Ces droits sont des acquis sociaux importants."

Natural Translation

These rights are important established social gains.

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