Adrogation

C2 18+

Pronunciation: /ˌædrəˈɡeɪʃən/

Definitions of adrogation

noun the act of adopting or taking something as one's own

Example Sentences

A1 Adrogation is a legal process of adopting someone else's child as your own.

A2 The adrogation of orphaned children is a common practice in some cultures.

B1 The adrogation of the new law caused controversy among the citizens.

B2 The adrogation of the company's assets was necessary for the merger to proceed.

C1 The adrogation of power by the dictator led to widespread protests and unrest.

C2 The adrogation of the company's intellectual property required careful legal negotiations.

Examples of adrogation in a Sentence

formal Adrogation is the legal process of adopting a child who already has living parents.

informal I heard adrogation is a lengthy and complex legal procedure.

slang I never knew adrogation was even a thing until my friend went through the process.

figurative In a figurative sense, adrogation can also refer to taking on someone else's ideas or beliefs as your own.

Grammatical Forms of adrogation

past tense

adrogated

plural

adrogations

comparative

more adrogative

superlative

most adrogative

present tense

adrogates

future tense

will adrogate

perfect tense

has adrogated

continuous tense

is adrogating

singular

adrogation

positive degree

adrogative

infinitive

to adrogate

gerund

adrogating

participle

adrogated

Origin and Evolution of adrogation

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'adrogation' originated from the Latin term 'adrogatio', which referred to the formal adoption of a person as an heir.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'adrogation' shifted from specifically referring to the adoption of heirs to a more general sense of adoption or taking on of responsibilities.