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adoption

a·dop·tion [ ə dópsh'n ] (plural a·dop·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. legal procedure for adopting child: a formal legal process to adopt a child

2. instance of adopting somebody or something: an instance of adopting somebody or something such as an idea, name, or attitude

[14th century. Directly or via French< Latin adoption-< adoptare (see adopt)]
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