Adopting
/əˈdɒptɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) The act of legally taking another's child into one's family as a parent.
The adopting of the child was finalized in court last month.
- (v. (gerund)) The act of formally accepting or initiating a law, policy, or legal document.
The adopting of the new regulations followed extensive debate.
Forms
- adopt
- adopts
- adopted
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Commentary
'Adopting' as a gerund is used primarily in family law contexts and legislative or policy contexts; distinguishing these uses is key in drafting to ensure clarity.
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