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advocacy
[ ad-vuh-kuh-see ]
/ ˈæd və kə si /
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noun, plural ad·vo·ca·cies.
the act of pleading for, supporting, or recommending; active espousal: He was known for his advocacy of states' rights.
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advocacy
/ (ˈædvəkəsɪ) /
noun plural -cies
active support, esp of a cause
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