espousal

es·pous·al  (-spouzl, -sl)

n.

1.

a. A betrothal.

b. A wedding ceremony.

2. Adoption of an idea or a cause.

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[Middle English espousaille, from sing. of Old French espousailles, betrothal, from Latin spnslia, from neuter pl. of spnslis, of a betrothal, from spnsus, spouse; see spouse.]

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espousal [ɪˈspaʊz^əl]

n

1. adoption or support an espousal of new beliefs

2. (sometimes plural) Archaic a marriage or betrothal ceremony

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	espousal - archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast bridal marriage ceremony, wedding, marriage - the act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony; "their marriage was conducted in the chapel"
	2.	espousal - the act of becoming betrothed or engaged betrothal ritual, rite - any customary observance or practice
	3.	espousal - the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception; "its adoption by society"; "the proposal found wide acceptance" adoption, acceptance, acceptation embrace, bosom - a close affectionate and protective acceptance; "his willing embrace of new ideas"; "in the bosom of the family" approval, approving, blessing - the formal act of approving; "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"

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espousal

noun support, backing, defence, championing, taking up, promotion, embracing, maintenance, adoption, advocacy the leadership's espousal of the causes of reform and nationalism

Translations

espousal [ɪˈspaʊzl] N (frm) → adherencia f (of a) → adopción f (of de)

espousal

n

(old, = marriage) → Vermählung f; (= betrothal) → Verlobung f

(of cause etc) → Parteinahme f → (of für)

espousal [ɪsˈpaʊzl] n espousal of (frm) → appoggio a