Assertion: betrothal | /r/Synonym | espousal
Facets:
value: sometimes
type: TEMPORAL
Source sentences:
text: A betrothal (also called an espousal) is a state in a relationship between two individuals where they are formally arranged to be married to each other, usually without either of them having a prior dating relationship in certain cultures.
text: Sometimes, a betrothal is referred to as an espousal, although this term may also indicate a formal wedding ceremony that follows a betrothal.