formal
: the act of expressing support for a cause or belief : the act of espousing something
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His espousal of socialism has been a surprise to many former colleagues.
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“Espousal.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/espousal. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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