espousal

Definition of Espousal in English :

1. bridal, espousal

archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast

2. betrothal, espousal

the act of becoming betrothed or engaged

the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception

Example Sentences:
'its adoption by society'
'the proposal found wide acceptance'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Espousal

noun

1.

adoption or support

an espousal of new beliefs

2. (sometimes plural) archaic

a marriage or betrothal ceremony

noun

1. [often pl.]

a.

a betrothal or betrothal ceremony

b.

a marriage or wedding

2.

an espousing (of some cause, idea, etc.); advocacy

n.

1.

a. A betrothal.

b. A wedding ceremony.

2. Adoption of an idea or a cause.