advocacy

Etymology

From Middle English advocacie, advocacye, advocatye, from Middle French advocacie, advocatie, avocacie and Medieval Latin advocātia; equivalent to advocate + -acy.

noun

  1. The profession of an advocate.
  2. The act of arguing in favour of, or supporting someone or something.
  3. The practice of supporting someone to make their voice heard.

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