Definitions
the appropriation (of ideas or words etc.) from another source
Word origin
Borrowed from French adoption, from Latin adoptio, allied to adoptare (“to adopt”). Equivalent to adopt + -ion.
Used in a sentence
“The project also included seeking the adoption of homosexuals as prisoners of conscience by Amnesty International, which would mean simply adding 'sexual orientation' to Article 1A of the Amnesty International mandate.”
“A Chinese baby girl was given away for adoption.”
“Another Chinese boy was put up for adoption.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Taking on as own”8 letters
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