adoption
a-dop-tion
noun
The legal process of taking a child into one's family.
"The couple celebrated the successful adoption of their baby."
noun
The formal act of accepting or implementing a new idea or policy.
"The company announced the adoption of a new strategy."
noun
The act of taking on a name, custom, or characteristic.
"His adoption of a new accent was surprising."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: borrowing, espousal, acceptation, acceptance