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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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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.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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Main Entry:
ad·vo·ca·cy
Pronunciation:
'ad-v&-k&-sE
Function:
noun
1
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the profession or work of an advocate
2
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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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