The act of a person admitting a child as their own.
A response (ACK) sent by a receiver to indicate successful receipt of a transmission (See Wikipedia article on transmission).
A recognition as genuine or valid; an avowing or admission in legal form.
A reward or other expression or token of gratitude.
The act of recognizing in a particular character or relationship; recognition of existence, authority, truth, or genuineness.
A formal statement or document recognizing the fulfillment or execution of a legal requirement or procedure.
An expression of gratitude for a benefit or an obligation.
A message from the addressee informing the originator that the originator's communication has been received and understood.
The act of acknowledging
The act of fostering another's child as if it were one's own.
The act of promoting or encouraging something.
The act of caring for another human being or animal.
The condition of being the foster child.