adoption
I
(acceptance) noun
acknowledgment, admission, approbation, approval, assimilation, assumption, attachment to, choice, co-optation, election, embracement, espousal, favorable reception, ratification, reception, recognition, sanction, selection
associated concepts: adoption by estoppel, adoption of a contract, adoption of a proposal, adoption of domicile, arrogation
II
(affiliation) noun
adoptio, custody, fosterage, guardianship, parentage, protection, protectorship, wardship
associated concepts: adoption decree, adoption petition, custody, foster care, foster parent, inheritance by adoption, intestate succession, legitimation, legitimation of child, parental rights, paternity proceedings, support, wards of the juvenile court
III
index
acceptance, appropriation (taking), approval, arrogation, consent, distress (seizure), selection (choice), use
Burton's Legal Thesaurus.
William C. Burton.
2006