Meaning espousal
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espousal


late 14c., from Old French esposailles (plural) "act of betrothal" (12c., Modern French époussailles), from Latin sponsalia "betrothal, espousal, wedding," noun use of neuter plura [..]
Source: etymonline.com

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espousal


a marriage or engagement
Source: en.oxforddictionaries.com

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espousal


1) A promise between two people that they will marry each other. 2) Taking up an idea or cause.
Source: nolo.com

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espousal


bridal: archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast betrothal: the act of becoming betrothed or engaged adoption: the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception; "its adoption b [..]
Source: google-dictionary.so8848.com

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espousal


(n) archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast(n) the act of becoming betrothed or engaged(n) the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
Source: beedictionary.com

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espousal


A betrothal. A wedding ceremony. Adoption of a plan, cause, or idea.
Source: en.wiktionary.org





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