advocatory

[ ad-vok-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, ad-vuh-kuh-, ad-vuh-key-tuh-ree ]

/ ædˈvɒk əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, ˈæd və kə-, ˈæd vəˌkeɪ tə ri /

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adjective

of or relating to an advocate, a person who pleads for or on behalf of another, or to the functions of an advocate.

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Origin of advocatory

First recorded in 1860–65; advocate + -ory¹

Words nearby advocatory

advocacy journalism, advocacy tank, advocate, Advocate Depute, advocation, advocatory, advocatus diaboli, advowson, advt., Adwa, adware