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espousal
noun es·pous·al \is-ˈpau̇-zəl also -səl\
: the act of expressing support for a cause or belief : the act of espousing something
Full Definition of ESPOUSAL
2
: a taking up or adopting of a cause or belief
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First Known Use of ESPOUSAL
14th century
Related to ESPOUSAL
- Synonyms
- bridal, wedding, marriage, nuptial(s)
- Antonyms
- disengagement
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