espousal

• Nom vieilli ou littéraire désignant l'acte de se marier ou les noces elles-mêmes, ou l'engagement de fiançailles ; il s'emploie aussi pour l'adoption ou le soutien enthousiaste d'une idée ou d'une cause.

An archaic noun referring to a wedding or wedding feast, or the act of becoming betrothed or engaged; also used to describe the act of accepting something with approval or favorable reception.

1. Wedding or marriage ceremonyC2formal

   An archaic term referring to a wedding or the celebration of a marriage.

   Cérémonie de mariage

   • The espousal was held in a grand cathedral.
   • They prepared a lavish feast for the espousal.
   • The espousal of the prince was a public holiday.

   Synonymesbridalhymenealsmarriage ceremonynuptialswedding

2. Betrothal or engagementC2formal

   The act of becoming formally engaged or betrothed to be married.

   Fiançailles

   • Their espousal was announced in the local newspaper.
   • The espousal contract was signed by both families.
   • She wore a ring given to her at the espousal.

   Synonymesaffiancebetrothalengagement

3. Adoption or support of a causeC1formal

   The act of accepting, supporting, or embracing an idea, belief, or cause with approval.

   adoption, soutien (d'une cause)

   • His espousal of environmental issues won him many supporters.
   • The politician's espousal of free education was popular.
   • Her espousal of the new policy was met with enthusiasm.

   Synonymesadoptionadvocacychampionshipembraceembracingpatronagesponsorshipsupport

   Antonymesabandonmentoppositionrejection