Adoption
Adoption noun - 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).
Legitimation and adoption are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Legitimation" instead a noun "Adoption".
Legitimation
Legitimation noun - The act of making lawful.
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Adoption and legitimation are semantically related. You can use "Adoption" instead a noun "Legitimation".
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- Garnerius arranged for his adoption and legitimation with the previous Baron of Leyen because he thought Cuncz would be easily controlled and disposed of when he was ready to make a political move against the Prince-Bishop of Bremen.
Source: Literature / Elsabeth Soesten
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