Advocacy
//ˈæd.və.kə.si// noun
noun ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The profession of an advocate. countable, uncountable
- 2 active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something wordnet
- 3 The act of arguing in favour of, or supporting someone or something. countable, uncountable
"“As soon as I am inaugurated, I will direct the Justice Department to vigorously pursue the death penalty to protect American families and children from violent rapists, murderers, and monsters. We will be a Nation of Law and Order again!” Trump wrote on Truth Social, echoing his long-standing advocacy for use of the death penalty, which was part of his tough-on-crime rhetoric during the 2024 campaign."
- 4 The practice of supporting someone to make their voice heard. countable, uncountable
Example
More examples"He volunteered at an advocacy group."
Etymology
From Middle English advocacie, advocacye, advocatye, from Middle French advocacie, advocatie, avocacie and Medieval Latin advocātia; equivalent to advocate + -cy.
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