adoption

noun

1. 1

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

   the borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent

2. 2

   the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception

   its adoption by society

   the proposal found wide acceptance

3. 3

   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)