Act Of Taking As Ones Own Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is ADOPTION which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ADOPTION

Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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2	23%	12		Act of taking in external information or experiences as part of one's own identity
3	23%	7		Act of intentionally taking one's own life

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "ADOPTION" which means:

noun

• The act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
• 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 appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source

An example sentence would be:

• "The adoption of a child can bring great joy to a family."
• "The couple decided to proceed with the adoption process."

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The Guardian Quick28 Sep 2010	Down 4
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