Espousal

[ɪ'spaʊz(ə)l;e-]

Definition

(n.) The act of espousing or betrothing; especially, in the plural, betrothal; plighting of the troths; a contract of marriage; sometimes, the marriage ceremony.

(n.) The uniting or allying one's self with anything; maintenance; adoption; as, the espousal of a quarrel.

Typed by Arthur

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Espousing, betrothing.[2]. Adoption, defence, support, maintenance.

Checker: Trent

Synonyms and Antonyms

[See MARRIAGE]

Checker: Olivier