1. (

• bridal ,
• espousal ,

) archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast ;

2. (

• betrothal ,
• espousal ,

) the act of becoming betrothed or engaged ;

3. (

• adoption ,
• acceptance ,
• acceptation ,
• espousal

) the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception; "its adoption by society"; "the proposal found wide acceptance" ;