adoption

[A*dop·tion]

Adoption is the act of taking something on as your own. Adoption usually refers to the legal process of becoming a non biological parent, but it also refers to the act of embracing ideas, habits, or free kittens.

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The act of adopting, or state of being adopted; voluntary acceptance of a child of other parents to be the same as one's own child.

Noun
the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source; "the borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent"

Noun
the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception; "its adoption by society"; "the proposal found wide acceptance"

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)

n.
The act of adopting, or state of being adopted; voluntary acceptance of a child of other parents to be the same as one's own child.

n.
Admission to a more intimate relation; reception; as, the adoption of persons into hospitals or monasteries, or of one society into another.

n.
The choosing and making that to be one's own which originally was not so; acceptance; as, the adoption of opinions.

Adoption

A*dop"tion , n. [L. adoptio, allied to adoptare to adopt: cf. F. adoption.] 1. The act of adopting, or state of being adopted; voluntary acceptance of a child of other parents to be the same as one's own child. 2. Admission to a more intimate relation; reception; as, the adoption of persons into hospitals or monasteries, or of one society into another. 3. The choosing and making that to be one's own which originally was not so; acceptance; as, the adoption of opinions. Jer. Taylor.

The act of adopting, or state of being adopted; voluntary acceptance of a child of other parents to be the same as one's own child.

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Usage Examples

I think Angelina Jolie has done amazing, amazing things, and the international adoption rate just since her has skyrocketed. It's unbelievable.

Madonna remains the most visible performer on the planet, as well as one of the wealthiest, but would anyone seriously say that artistic self-development is her primary motivating principle? She is too busy with Kabbalah, fashion merchandising, adoption melodramas, the gym, and ill-starred horseback riding to study art.

Adoption has been a part of my life and a part of my family, so it was how I wanted to start. It felt natural and right to me.

The future battle on the ground will be preceded by battle in the air. This will determine which of the contestants has to suffer operational and tactical disadvantages and be forced throughout the battle into adoption compromise solutions.

I speak about family and adoption because it 100% changed my life and who I am. It definitely played a very large role into just learning how to be grateful for what you have and being fulfilled in a way that a lot of adopted kids don't feel.

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Other Usage Examples

Italy advocates the adoption of a legal instrument on cultural diversity, guaranteeing every country the protection of its own historical identity and the uniqueness of its physical and intangible cultural heritage.

I think my mom threatened to put me up for adoption a few times.

I've teamed up with PetSmart Charities to celebrate the five million homeless pets who've found homes through their in-store adoption centers, and to spread the word about how we can work together to save millions more pets' lives and, ultimately, end pet homelessness.

There is so much work to be done to treat gays and lesbians and gay and lesbian couples with the respect that they're entitled to. They deserve, in my judgment, partnership benefits. They deserve to be treated fairly when it comes to adoption and immigration.

Any new technology tends to go through a 25-year adoption cycle.