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  1. 1. n. The act of espousing or betrothing; especially, in the plural, betrothal; plighting of the troths; a contract of marriage; sometimes, the marriage ceremony. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. The uniting or allying one's self with anything; maintenance; adoption; as, the espousal of a quarrel. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast Source: wordnet
  4. 4. n. the act of becoming betrothed or engaged Source: wordnet
  5. 5. n. the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception Source: wordnet
  6. 6. 1. The act of espousing or betrothing; especially, in the plural, betrothal; plighting of the troths; a contract of marriage; sometimes, the marriage ceremony. 2. The uniting or allying one's self with anything; maintenance; adoption; as, the espousal of a quarrel. The open espousal of his cause. Lord Orford. Source: webster
  7. 7. n:100 n archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast n the act of becoming betrothed or engaged n the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception Source: ecdict

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