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Definition of “espousal

espousal (ɪˈspaʊzəllPronunciation for espousal

Definitions

noun

  1. adoption or support  ⇒ an espousal of new beliefs 
  2. (sometimes plural) archaic a marriage or betrothal ceremony

Usage examples

  • The author is at his most persuasive when he champions creativity, which he does through a passionate espousal of individualism.
    Business Today (2002)
  • And the PDs espousal of a Garda ombudsman gives Fianna Fáil an opportunity to change feet.
    Irish Times (2002)
  • The impenetrable forest created by rugby's indecently swift espousal of professionalism is swallowing the game whole.
    Independent (1998)
  • It is a form of consultation that can save face by avoiding a formal espousal of a strategy that is shown to be unsatisfactory.5.
    Torrington, Derek, Personnel Management: A New Approach (1991)

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