espousal
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es·pous·al
(ĭ-spou′zəl, -səl)n.
1.
a. A betrothal.
b. A wedding ceremony.
2. Adoption of an idea or a cause.
[Middle English espousaille, from sing. of Old French espousailles, betrothal, from Latin spōnsālia, from neuter pl. of spōnsālis, of a betrothal, from spōnsus, spouse; see spouse.]
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espousal
(ɪˈspaʊzəl)n
1. adoption or support: an espousal of new beliefs.
2. (sometimes plural) archaic a marriage or betrothal ceremony
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es•pous•al
(ɪˈspaʊ zəl, -səl)n.
1. adoption or advocacy, as of a cause or principle.
2. Sometimes, espousals.
a. a marriage ceremony.
b. an engagement or betrothal celebration.
[1275–1325; < Old French espousailles < Latin spōnsālia, neuter pl. of spōnsālis <spōns(us) spouse]
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Noun | 1. | espousal - archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast 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 | |
3. | espousal - the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception; "its adoption by society"; "the proposal found wide acceptance" |
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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
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espousal
noun1. The act or condition of being pledged to marry:
2. The act or ceremony by which two people become husband and wife:
3. A ready taking up of something:
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espousal
n
(of cause etc) → Parteinahme f → (of für)
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