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1. (n.) espousal
adoption or advocacy, as of a cause or principle.
2. espousal
Sometimes, espousals.
3. espousal
a marriage ceremony.
4. espousal
an engagement or betrothal celebration.
Etymology: (1275–1325; < OF espousailles < L spōnsālia, neut. pl. of spōnsālis <spōns(us)spouse)
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1. (noun) bridal, espousal
archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast
2. (noun) betrothal, espousal
the act of becoming betrothed or engaged
3. (noun) adoption, acceptance, acceptation, espousal
the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
"its adoption by society"; "the proposal found wide acceptance"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) espousal
the act of espousing or betrothing; especially, in the plural, betrothal; plighting of the troths; a contract of marriage; sometimes, the marriage ceremony
2. (noun) espousal
the uniting or allying one's self with anything; maintenance; adoption; as, the espousal of a quarrel
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