Meaning of adoption
Definition of adoption
(noun)
the act of
accepting
with approval;
favorable
reception; "its adoption by society"; "the
proposal
found
wide
acceptance"
a
legal
proceeding
that creates a parent-child
relation
between
persons not
related
by blood; the
adopted
child
is
entitled
to all privileges
belonging
to a
natural
child
of the
adoptive
parents (including the
right
to inherit)
the
appropriation
(of ideas or
words
etc) from
another
source; "the borrowing of
ancient
motifs was
very
apparent"
Other information on adoption
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