Adoptions
Definitions
- (n.) Plural form of adoption, referring to legal processes by which individuals become legal parents of a child not biologically their own.
The court finalized several adoptions during the hearing.
Forms
- adoption
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Commentary
As a plural noun, 'adoptions' does not differ in meaning from 'adoption' except for indicating multiple instances.
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