advocacy
[ad-vuh-kuh-see]
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.
Origin of advocacy
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advocacy
noun plural -cies
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