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    espousal
    /ɪˈspaʊzl/

    noun

    • 1. an act of adopting or supporting a cause, belief, or way of life: "his espousal of Western ideas"
    • 2. a marriage or engagement. archaic

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishESPOUSAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Espousal means the act of becoming involved with or supporting an activity or opinion, or a marriage or engagement. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and see translations in other languages.

    • English (US)

      ESPOUSAL meaning: 1. the act of becoming involved with or...

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › espousalEspousal Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Espousal can mean betrothal, wedding, marriage, or a taking up of a cause or belief. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for espousal.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › espousalESPOUSAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Espousal definition: adoption or advocacy, as of a cause or principle.. See examples of ESPOUSAL used in a sentence.

  5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishespousal noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of espousal noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › espousalEspousal - definition of espousal by The Free Dictionary

    Espousal can mean a betrothal, a wedding ceremony, or an adoption of an idea or a cause. Find out the origin, usage, and examples of this word, as well as its synonyms and translations in Spanish and other languages.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishESPOUSAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Espousal means strong support of a policy, cause, or belief, or a marriage or betrothal ceremony. Learn more about its origin, usage, and synonyms from Collins Dictionary.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › espousalEspousal - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    When you speak up in favor of something or support a cause, that's espousal. Your espousal of energy conservation can be seen in your electric car and the solar panels on your house.