espousal vs acceptation

espousal and acceptation both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
espousal	Yes	No	No	No
acceptation	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, espousal and acceptation are synonyms defined as:

espousal and acceptation: the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception

Other synonyms of espousal include acceptance, adoption.

espousal (noun)	acceptation (noun)
the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception	the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast	the accepted meaning of a word
the act of becoming betrothed or engaged	acceptance as true or valid