advocacy

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Scrabble points
19
Words With Friends
21
Letters
8
Pronunciation
/ˈæd.və.kə.si/
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/ˈæd.və.kə.si/ · /əɖˈvɔ~o.kəsi/ · /ædˈvokəsi/ · /ædˈvoʊkəsi/

Definition of advocacy

3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The profession of an advocate.
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noun

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

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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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