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espousal
[ ih-spou-zuhl, -suhl ]
noun
- adoption or advocacy, as of a cause or principle.
- Sometimes espousals.
- a marriage ceremony.
- an engagement or betrothal celebration.
espousal
/ ɪˈspaʊzəl /
noun
- adoption or support
an espousal of new beliefs
- archaic.sometimes plural a marriage or betrothal ceremony
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- nones·pousal noun
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Example Sentences
General Lee's flight was a sad ending to his earnest hopes and faithful espousal of the cause which he believed right.
They have embraced the Christian religion, and appear devout in their espousal of Christian doctrines.
Punch's espousal of the cause of Dreyfus became increasingly vehement and provocative.
His espousal of the cause of Edgar the Atheling led the Conqueror to regard him with suspicion.
She was convinced, in her own mind, that the Honorable Atkins had some hidden motive for his espousal of the Thomas cause.
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