Obs. Also adepcion. [ad. L. adeptiōn-em an attaining, n. of action f. adipisci; see ADEPT.] An obtaining, gaining or attainment.
1548. Hall, Chron., 23 Edw. IV. (1809), 339. Sith the adepcion of the Croune.
1605. Bacon, Adv. Learn., II. 12. Adeption of a crowne, by Armes and Tytle.
1655. Lestrange, Charles I., 8. Before his adeption of the crown.
