betrothal

be·troth·al

noun \-ˈtrō-thəl, -ˈtrȯ-, -thəl\

Definition of BETROTHAL

1

: the act of betrothing or fact of being betrothed

2

: a mutual promise or contract for a future marriage

Examples of BETROTHAL

1. They were both young at the time of their betrothal.
2. <the couple's betrothal lasted four years>

First Known Use of BETROTHAL

1831

Related to BETROTHAL

Synonyms: engagement, espousal, troth

Antonyms: disengagement

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