SkyfireDict

espousal   (TTS Sound)

The noun espousal has 3 senses

• bridal, espousal -- (archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast)


• betrothal, espousal -- (the act of becoming betrothed or engaged)


• adoption, acceptance, acceptation, espousal -- (the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception; "its adoption by society"; "the proposal found wide acceptance")