adoption adoption /əˈdɑːpʃən/

noun

1. () The act of accepting with approval; favorable reception  ( acceptation , espousal , adoption , acceptance )
   the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
    Its adoption by society
   its adoption by society
    The proposal found wide acceptance
   the proposal found wide acceptance
   
2. The appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source  ( adoption , borrowing )
   the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source
    The borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent
   the borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent
   
3. (law) 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)  ( adoption )
   (law) 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 adoption process took a year, but the couple was thrilled to welcome their child.
   The adoption process took a year, but the couple was thrilled to welcome their child.