What was the policy of "doctrine of lapse"?

What was the policy of "doctrine of lapse"? Correct Answer States were not allowed to adopt son as an heir

This doctrine was based on the idea that in case a ruler of dependent state died childless, the right of ruling over the State reverted or 'lapsed' to the sovereign.
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