unadoption

/ˌyuːnəˈdɒpʃən, ˌʌnəˈdɒpʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of taking back or rescinding an adoption, or the state of being taken back or rescinded from an adoption.

“The court’s decision led to the unadoption of the child, returning him to his biological parents.”

Synonyms

  • rescission
  • revocation

Antonyms

  • adoption
  • confirmation