advocacy

The definition of advocacy is the act of speaking on the behalf of or in support of another person, place, or thing.

(noun)

An example of an advocacy is a non-profit organization that works to help women of domestic abuse who feel too afraid to speak for themselves.

See advocacy in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the act of advocating, or speaking or writing in support (of something)

Origin: ME & OFr advocacie < ML advocatia < L advocatus: see advocate

See advocacy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The act of pleading or arguing in favor of something, such as a cause, idea, or policy; active support.

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