espousal
[ ih-spou-zuh l, -suh l ]
/ ɪˈspaʊ zəl, -səl /
noun
adoption or advocacy, as of a cause or principle.
Sometimes espousals.
- a marriage ceremony.
- an engagement or betrothal celebration.
Origin of espousal
OTHER WORDS FROM espousal
non·es·pous·al, nounWords nearby espousal
esplees,
espn,
espoo,
esports,
esposito,
espousal,
espouse,
espressivo,
espresso,
esprit,
esprit de corps
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British Dictionary definitions for espousal
espousal
/ (ɪˈspaʊzəl) /
noun
adoption or support
an espousal of new beliefs
(sometimes plural) archaic
a marriage or betrothal ceremony