Associations to the word «Espousal»

Wiktionary

ESPOUSAL, noun. A betrothal.
ESPOUSAL, noun. A wedding ceremony.
ESPOUSAL, noun. Adoption of a plan, cause, or idea.

Dictionary definition

ESPOUSAL, noun. Archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast.
ESPOUSAL, noun. The act of becoming betrothed or engaged.
ESPOUSAL, noun. The act of accepting with approval; favorable reception; "its adoption by society"; "the proposal found wide acceptance".

Wise words

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