Adoptive Act
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
An act of legislation which cemes into operation within a limited area upon being adopted, in manner prescribed therein, by the inhabitants of that area.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
Anact of parliament which comes into operation within a limited area upon being adopted, in manner prescribed therein, by the inhabitants of that area,