In a manner relating to or characteristic of adoption; by way of adoption rather than biological relation.
From 'adoptive' (the adjective form) plus the adverbial suffix '-ly.' This adverb allows speakers to modify verbs and adjectives in relation to adoption.
Using 'adoptively' instead of just 'adoptively' signals respect for the full legal and emotional status of adoption—language precision here reflects decades of fighting for adoption to be recognized as creating truly equal family relationships.
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