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espousal

[ ih-spou-zuhl, -suhl ]

noun

  1. adoption or advocacy, as of a cause or principle.
  2. Sometimes espousals.
    1. a marriage ceremony.
    2. an engagement or betrothal celebration.


espousal

/ ɪˈspaʊzəl /

noun

  1. adoption or support

    an espousal of new beliefs

  2. archaic.
    sometimes plural a marriage or betrothal ceremony
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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  • nones·pousal noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of espousal1

1275–1325; Middle English espousaille < Middle French, Old French espousailles < Latin spōnsālia (noun use of neuter plural of spōnsālis ), equivalent to spōns ( us ) spouse + -ālia -al 2
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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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