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ad⋅vo⋅ca⋅cy

  [ad-vuh-kuh-see]
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–noun, plural -cies.
the act of pleading for, supporting, or recommending; active espousal: He was known for his advocacy of states' rights.
Origin:
1375–1425; late ME advocacye < ML advocātia. See advocate, -acy
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The Advocacy Guru
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ad·vo·ca·cy   (ād'və-kə-sē)   
n.  The act of pleading or arguing in favor of something, such as a cause, idea, or policy; active support.
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Main Entry: ad·vo·ca·cy
Pronunciation: 'ad-v&-k&-sE
Function: noun
1 : the profession or work of an advocate
2 : the action of advocating, pleading for, or supporting a cause or proposal advocacy —W. O. Douglas>
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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