N.C. Gen. Stat. § 48-3-231: Definitions.

For the purposes of this Part, the following definitions apply:

(1) Intercountry adoption. - An adoption or placement for adoption of a minor who resides in a foreign country at the time of adoption or placement. The term includes an adoption finalized in the minor's country of residence or in a state.

(2) Parent. - An individual recognized as a parent under other law of this State.

(3) Prospective adoptive parent. - An individual approved or permitted under other law of this State to adopt a minor.

(4) Record. - Information inscribed on a tangible medium or stored in an electronic or other medium and retrievable in perceivable form. (2025-25, s. 46(a).)