Espousal Definition & Meaning

espousal
noun
  1. archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast
  2. the act of becoming betrothed or engaged
  3. the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception; "its adoption by society"; "the proposal found wide acceptance"

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