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The first known written adoption law was the Code of Hammurabi. Our modern U.S. adoption law derives from Roman law.

Code of Hammurabi: Adoption
The first known written legal references to adoption, set out in the 18th Century BC, "Adoption was common, either to ensure continuance of a family line or to perpetuate a business."

Justinian's Institute: Adoption
This Roman Civil Code dates from 535 and sets out clear statutes covering adoption, from Medieval Sourcebook.

The Code of Hammurabi
A teaching text for students, from Learning Family.
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