Noun: espousal e'spaw-zul
- The act of accepting with approval; favourable reception
"its espousal by society";
- adoption, acceptance, acceptation
- The act of becoming betrothed or engaged
"The espousal ceremony was a joyous occasion for both families";
- betrothal, betrothment
- A wedding or wedding feast
"The espousal was a joyous occasion for both families";
- bridal [archaic]
Derived forms: espousals
Type of: approval, approving, blessing, marriage, marriage ceremony, rite, ritual, wedding
Encyclopedia: Espousal