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Definition advocacy in American English

advocacy noun

[uncountable]noun
/ˈædvəkəsi/
1

strong public support for something

Example

He has been widely criticized for his advocacy of shorter prison sentences.

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2

the act of pleading a case in court

Example

He was known for his immaculate advocacy skills.

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Definition advocacy in American English