Adopters
/ˈædɒptərz/
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of adopter, referring to individuals or entities that legally take on or accept a child, policy, or practice.
The adopters completed all the necessary legal steps to finalize the adoption.
Forms
- adopter
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Commentary
Typically used in family law and corporate governance to denote those who formally assume legal rights or responsibilities.
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