1. （对政策、事业、信仰等的）支持，拥护
A government's or person's espousal of a particular policy, cause, or belief is their strong support of it.

1. the act of accepting with approval
favorable reception

e.g. its adoption by society
the proposal found wide acceptance

Synonym: adoptionacceptanceacceptation

2. the act of becoming betrothed or engaged

Synonym: betrothal

3. archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast

Synonym: bridal