betrothal

Noun

Meaning

The act of betrothing, or the fact of being betrothed; a mutual promise, engagement, or contract for a future marriage between the persons betrothed; betrothment; affiance.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

engagement espousal troth affiance betrothment union alliance word marriage pact matrimony match contract involvement acceptance
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Antonyms

department dissociation separation divorce revenge rejection
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Hypernyms

rite ritual promise

Hyponyms

ringing

Phrases with the word

token of betrothal ring given as a sign of betrothal ring given as a token of betrothal legal betrothal betrothal vow betrothal based on mutual love

Anagrams

Harbottle

Examples

A betrothal is considered to be a 'semi-binding' contract. Source: Internet

After a divorce samurai had to return the betrothal money, which often prevented divorces. Source: Internet

"At the instigation of the Devil", Vortigern fell in love with Hengist's daughter and promised Hengist whatever he liked in exchange for her betrothal. Source: Internet

Angelo has previously refused to fulfill the betrothal binding him to Mariana, because her dowry had been lost at sea. Source: Internet

Faustina's betrothal to Ceionia's brother Lucius Commodus would also have to be annulled. Source: Internet

At the ceremony where Richard's betrothal was confirmed, he paid homage to the King of France for Aquitaine, thus securing ties of vassalage between the two. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

betrophied betroth betrothable betrothal based on mutual love betrothal vow betrothed