Adoption refers to the formal process by which an individual legally becomes a parent to a child who is not their biological offspring, granting them all the rights and responsibilities of parenthood.
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Ratification: This term refers to the formal approval or acceptance of an agreement, law, or constitutional amendment by an individual or group with authority.
Enactment: This term relates to the process of turning proposed legislation into actual laws through passage in legislative bodies such as Congress.
Amendment: This term refers to changes made to the United States Constitution, usually addressing evolving societal needs or correcting previous limitations in rights and protections.