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Definition of the noun adoptee
What does adoptee mean as a name of something?
noun - plural: adoptees
- someone (such as a child) who has been adopted
Alternative definition of the noun adoptee
noun
- An adopted son or daughter. A foster child.
- A person who was adopted as a child.
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Adoption, 2nd Edition (2005)
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Adoption, 2nd Editionby Christine Adamec
Adoptee refers to the person who was adopted. Some people prefer the terms “ adopted child,” or “adopted adult.” Adoption refers to the complete transfer of parental rights and obligations from one family to another family. The adoptive family ...
Brothers and Sisters in Adoption (2012)
Helping Children Navigate Relationships When New Kids Join the Family by Arleta James
As has also been confirmed, the adoptee is the focus of mental health services.
Senate Bill (1985)
The proposed adoptee is an adult with a developmental disability.
The SAGE Encyclopedia of Abnormal and Clinical Psychology (2017)
by Amy Wenzel
Adoptive parents commonly provide information about the adoptive home environment, observations about adoptee behavior, and medical history. Biological parents may also be interviewed and complete psychological testing and psychiatric ...
Social Issues in America: An Encyclopedia (2015)
An Encyclopedia by James Ciment
Adoption in which the identity of the biological parents is kept a secret from the adoptee. Foster care. The temporary placement of children in the homes of guardians, usually because the parents are either unable to raise the child or have ...
Encyclopedia of Privacy: A-M (2007)
by William G. Staples
The court further noted that under Oregon law, the decision to seal the original certificate was within the discretion not of birth parents but of the adoptive parents , the adoptee, or the court granting the adoption. The court concluded that earlier ...
International Encyclopedia of Comparative Law (1973)
by Mauro Cappelletti
The adoptee must be under 15 and unmarried, unless custom permits the contrary.724 Adoption of girls, introduced in 1956, is still rare, since they are adopted exclusively for sentimental reasons. Outside INDIA no girl may be adopted; but ...
The Encyclopedia of Adoption (2007)
by Christine A. Adamec, Laurie C. Miller
“adoptee” v. “adopted person” “Adoptee” is sometimes considered to be the less acceptable substitute label for the words “adopted person,” “adopted ...
Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary (2003)
by Chad Brand, Archie England, Charles W. Draper
The “adopter”assumes parental responsibility forthe “adoptee.” The “adoptee” isthereby considered anactual child, becomingthe beneficiary of all therights, privileges, and responsibilities affordedto allthe childrenof thefamily. References ...
Holman QuickSource Bible Dictionary (2005)
by Holman Bible Editorial Staff
The “adopter” assumes parentalresponsibility for the“adoptee.” The “adoptee”is thereby considered an actual child, becoming the beneficiaryof allthe rights, privileges, andresponsibilities affordedto all the children of the family. References to ...
Encyclopedia of Social Problems (2008)
by Vincent N. Parrillo
or open (making provision for ongoing contact between the biological parents and adoptive parents, and possibly the adoptee).
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Scrabble value of A1D2O1P3T1E1E1
The value of this 7-letter word is 10 points. It is included in the first and second editions of the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary.
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