Definitions for advocacy
ˈæd və kə siad·vo·ca·cy

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. advocacy, protagonismnoun

   active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.9 / 7 votes

1. advocacynoun

   the profession of an advocate

2. advocacynoun

   the act of arguing in favour of, or supporting something

3. advocacynoun

   the practice of supporting someone to make their voice heard

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Advocacynoun

   The act of pleading; vindication; defence; apology: a word in little use.

   Etymology: from advocate.

   If any there are who are of opinion, that there are no antipodes, or that the stars do fall, they shall not want herein the applause or advocacy of Satan. Thomas Browne, Vulgar Errours, b. i.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Advocacy

   Advocacy is an activity by an individual or group that aims to influence decisions within political, economic, and social institutions. Advocacy includes activities and publications to influence public policy, laws and budgets by using facts, their relationships, the media, and messaging to educate government officials and the public. Advocacy can include many activities that a person or organization undertakes, including media campaigns, public speaking, commissioning and publishing research. Lobbying (often by lobby groups) is a form of advocacy where a direct approach is made to legislators on a specific issue or specific piece of legislation. Research has started to address how advocacy groups in the United States and Canada are using social media to facilitate civic engagement and collective action.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. advocacy

   Advocacy is the act or process of supporting, endorsing or promoting a cause, idea, or policy, often with the goal of influencing public opinion or decision-making. It involves actions or activities such as lobbying, public speaking or even educational efforts aimed at gaining support and raising awareness about a particular issue. It can be carried out by individuals, interest groups, or organizations to urge changes in behavior, laws, or policies.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.3 / 3 votes

1. Advocacynoun

   the act of pleading for or supporting; work of advocating; intercession

2. Etymology: [OF. advocatie, LL. advocatia. See Advocate.]

WikidataRate this definition:4.6 / 5 votes

1. Advocacy

   Advocacy is a political process by an individual or group which aims to influence public-policy and resource allocation decisions within political, economic, and social systems and institutions. Advocacy can include many activities that a person or organization undertakes including media campaigns, public speaking, commissioning and publishing research or polls or the filing of an amicus brief. Lobbying is a form of advocacy where a direct approach is made to legislators on an issue which plays a significant role in modern politics. Research is beginning to explore how advocacy groups in the U.S. and Canada are using social media to facilitate civic engagement and collective action.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Advocacy

   ad′vo-ka-si, n. the function of an advocate: a pleading for: defence. [See Advocate.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of advocacy in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of advocacy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of advocacy in a Sentence

1. Aaron Huertas:

   The public just doesn’t hear often enough from conservative politicians and advocacy groups that are engaging in constructive debates on climate policy.

2. Taylor Dumpson:

   People think about protests and advocacy or lobbying or different things, but litigation can also be a tool for social change.

3. Luka Ladan:

   The Employee Rights Act would hold union officials accountable to their members, not Democratic elites, the ERA would substantially update American labor law for the first time since the 1940s. The ERA would prevent union officials from spending dues dollars on political advocacy without prior member approval, protecting employees who may not support a left-wing political agenda.

4. Carolyn Robbins Manley:

   The timing of the parents' statement in this advocacy for the defendant, might have backfired. They may have aggravated more people than actually got them on their side.

5. Todd Bensman:

   The only thing that's really, obviously problematic about these migrant advocacy groups, these nonprofits – they’re out there lobbying for money, for the migrants and for policies that increase the number of migrants, so when you say ‘ We're doing this out of the goodness of our hearts and all in the service of the Lord.' It's also in the service of their bottom lines.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=advocacy
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Advocacy
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=advocacy
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advocacy
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advocacy
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=advocacy
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=advocacy