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    [Noun]  | "es*pous*al" | \ i-ˈspau̇-zəl \


    1: betrothal

    2: wedding

    3: marriage


    Origin: 14th century ;

    [Noun]  | "espousal" 


    1: a ceremony in which two people are united in matrimony;


      * e.g., " ... the expected espousal of the Hollywood actor and the singing superstar should attract the elite of show business "





    2: the act or state of being engaged to be married;


      * e.g., " ... considering how long her previous marriage lasted, she'd be wise to have an extended espousal "



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     [ "Eschew Obfuscation, Espouse Elucidation" ]

    1: An ironic statement that means avoid ambiguity and adopt clarity. It's ironic because it is hypocritical.

      * e.g.,  ... Instead of saying eschew obfuscation, espouse elucidation, Mary just told us to avoid confusion and be clear. 

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