adoption

Noun

• the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source
  • the borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent
    

• 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)

• the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
  • its adoption by society
    
  • the proposal found wide acceptance
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  borrowing , acceptance , acceptation , espousal