borrowing
adoption
the appropriation (of ideas or words etc.) from another source
the borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent
acceptance
acceptation
espousal
the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
its adoption by society
the proposal found wide acceptance
a legal proceeding that creates a parent-child relation between persons not related by blood; the adopted child is entitled to all privileges belonging to a natural child of the adoptive parents (including the right to inherit)