Espousal

Origin

From Middle English, from Old French espousailles, from Latin sponsalia ("a betrothal"), neuter plural of sponsalis, from spōnsus ("one betrothed, a spouse"); see spouse.

Full definition of espousal

Noun

1. A betrothal.
2. A wedding ceremony.
3. Adoption of a plan, cause, or idea.

Related terms

• espouse
• spouse
• sponsor