Unruly lass, nameless one, up for adoption Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. the act of becoming betrothed or engaged
2. the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

UNRULY (adjective)
1. incapable of being controlled
2. unwilling to submit to authority
ADOPTION (noun)
1. the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source
2. the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception

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