Definitions for Advocacyˈæd və kə si
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ad•vo•ca•cyˈæd və kə si(n.)(pl.)-cies.
the act of pleading for, supporting, or recommending a cause or course of action; active espousal:
their tireless advocacy of states' rights.
Origin of advocacy:
1375–1425; < ML
Princeton's WordNet
advocacy, protagonism(noun)
active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something
Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary
advocacy(noun)ˈæd və kə si
the activity of advocating
Wiktionary
advocacy(Noun)
the profession of an advocate
advocacy(Noun)
the act of arguing in favour of, or supporting something
advocacy(Noun)
the practice of supporting someone to make their voice heard
Webster Dictionary
Advocacy(noun)
the act of pleading for or supporting; work of advocating; intercession
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