espousal

1 archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast [syn: bridal]

2 the act of becoming betrothed or engaged [syn: betrothal]

3 the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception; "its adoption by society"; "the proposal found wide acceptance" [syn: adoption, acceptance, acceptation]

English

Noun

1. A betrothal.
2. A wedding ceremony.
3. Adoption of a plan, cause, or idea.

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