officially adopt

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To adopt something, such as a policy, through an official procedure.

adoptADVERB + adopt

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officially

Examples (10)

  • The government officially adopted the new environmental policy last year.
  • The resolution was officially adopted after a lengthy debate.
  • The committee will meet tomorrow to officially adopt the new guidelines.
  • If the proposal is approved, the city will officially adopt the new zoning laws.
  • The euro was officially adopted as the national currency in 2002.
  • The organization should officially adopt a clearer code of conduct.
  • Officially adopting this strategy will require full support from all departments.
  • When did the country officially adopt its current constitution?
  • After months of discussion, the board finally voted to officially adopt the five-year plan.
  • The next step is to officially adopt the recommendations made by the task force.