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espousal

/ɛˈspuːzəl/ noun · British & US
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What does espousal mean?

noun

The act of taking a person as one's spouse, or the state of being married. The act of supporting or advocating a particular cause or policy.

Example

"The couple's espousal of environmental causes was evident in their decision to live off the grid."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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