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Definition adoption in British English

adoption noun

noun
/əˈdɒpʃ(ə)n/
1

the process of making a child legally part of your family, or an instance of this

Example

For many childless couples, adoption is the best solution.

Example

She had put her son up for adoption.

Synonyms and related words
adopt adopted adopter
2

the decision to use or accept a particular idea, method, law, or attitude

Example

We will encourage a wider adoption of this strategy for pollution control.

Synonyms and related words
legacy upcycling user
3

the choice of someone to represent a political party in an election

Synonyms and related words
absentee vote absolute majority abstention
Definition adoption in British English