ADOPTION

• (noun) the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source

  "the borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent"

  synonyms : borrowing

• (noun) the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception

  "its adoption by society", "the proposal found wide acceptance"

  synonyms : acceptance , acceptation , espousal

• (noun) 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)

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