adoptedWithout

Given a predicate that represents a relationship or action between entities, generate a one-sentence description explaining its meaning.  
# Instructions
Focus on describing the relationship, not the entities themselves. 
# Response Format
Begin the description with \' Indicates...\'

Predicate: adoptedWithout

Indicates that one entity adopts or takes in another entity in the absence of, or without the involvement, presence, or consent of, a specified third party or condition.