Adoptivus
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Lat Adoptive. Applied both to the parent adopting, and the child adopted. Insti 2, 13, 4; Id. 3, 1, 10-14.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
Lat. Adoptive. Applied both to the parent adopting, and the cbild adopted. Inst. 2, 13, 4; Id. 3, 1, 10-14.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Lat. [from adaptare, to adopt.] Adoptive. Applied both to the parent adopting, and the child adopted. Inst. 2. 13. 4. Id. 3. 1. 10—14.