Adoption Definition

adoption
noun
  1. the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception; "its adoption by society"; "the proposal found wide acceptance"
  2. 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)
  3. the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source; "the borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent"

"Adoption" in song lyrics

See how adoption is used in real songs:

  • "Leave her up to D I F A S to put up for adoption"
    Culture VI — Poisoned Fetus
  • "Little kids were put up for adoption"
    Edan — Syllable Practice (Original)
  • "Imagine being forced to put your daughter up for adoption"
    Jin f/ L.T. — Same Cry

Usage tips for "adoption"

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