advocacy

American  

[ad-vuh-kuh-see] / ˈæd və kə si /

noun

plural

advocacies

1. the act of pleading for, supporting, or recommending; active espousal.

   He was known for his advocacy of states' rights.

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advocacy British  

/ ˈædvəkəsɪ /

noun

1. active support, esp of a cause

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Other Word Forms

• nonadvocacy noun
• preadvocacy noun

Etymology

Origin of advocacy

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English advocacye, from Medieval Latin advocātia; advocate, -acy

Example Sentences

Card issuers “are soaking their working-class customers right now,” said Pierce, who leads a consumer advocacy group focused on Americans’ high debt burdens.

From MarketWatch

“We’re finally seeing over and over again a recognition that we need to build more homes,” said Annemarie Gray, executive director of the housing advocacy group Open New York who served on Mamdani’s transition team.

From The Wall Street Journal

An Indian climate advocacy firm led by a prominent activist has denied allegations by authorities that it misused foreign funds to influence policy and threaten the country's energy security.

From Barron's

They were backed by Los Angeles advocacy group Consumer Watchdog and the Eaton Fire Survivors Network, which have called for Lara’s resignation.

From Los Angeles Times

The best example of this is her advocacy for consuming organic produce.

From Salon

Related Words

• advancement
• assistance
• backing