Noun
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the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source
"the borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent"
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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)
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the act of accepting with approval
favorable reception
"its adoption by society"
"the proposal found wide acceptance"