Adaptation
/ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of modifying a work, document, or legal instrument to suit new conditions, purposes, or legal requirements.
The adaptation of the contract was necessary to comply with updated regulations.
- (n.) In copyright law, the creation of a new work based on an existing work, such as a film adapted from a novel.
The film was an adaptation of a popular bestseller.
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Commentary
Adaptation often requires clear authorization to avoid infringement, especially in intellectual property contexts.
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