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Definition of Espousal
1. Noun. Archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast.
2. Noun. The act of becoming betrothed or engaged.
3. Noun. The act of accepting with approval; favorable reception. "The proposal found wide acceptance"
Exact synonyms: Acceptance, Acceptation, Adoption
Specialized synonyms: Bosom, Embrace
Generic synonyms: Approval, Approving, Blessing
Derivative terms: Accept, Acceptant, Accept, Accept, Accept, Adopt, Espouse
Specialized synonyms: Bosom, Embrace
Generic synonyms: Approval, Approving, Blessing
Derivative terms: Accept, Acceptant, Accept, Accept, Accept, Adopt, Espouse
Definition of Espousal
1. n. The act of espousing or betrothing; especially, in the plural, betrothal; plighting of the troths; a contract of marriage; sometimes, the marriage ceremony.
Definition of Espousal
1. a marriage ceremony [n -S]