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Meaning of 'espousal' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Espousal [ n.]
- The act of espousing or betrothing; especially, in the plural, betrothal; plighting of the troths; a contract of marriage; sometimes, the marriage ceremony.
- The uniting or allying one's self with anything; maintenance; adoption; as, the espousal of a quarrel.

Meaning of 'espousal' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . espousal [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
Example in sentence:
  • its adoption by society;
  • the proposal found wide acceptance

Nearby Words:

espace espadon espalier espaliered espaliering esparcet esparto espauliere especial especially

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