advocacy
Americannoun
plural
advocaciesnoun
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
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Hilda Eke, executive director of the L.A.-based advocacy organization Dignity and Power Now, said in a statement that the ruling is a positive development in the ongoing battle for more transparency.
From Los Angeles Times
The process would open the door to something akin to a partial privatization of the domestic-fuel market, said Rick Herrero, director of the Washington-based Cuba Study Group, a policy and advocacy organization.
The university said the doctorate is in recognition of his contributions to public service, environmental advocacy and the arts.
From BBC
Some child advocacy groups and lawmakers, though, say these changes aren’t enough.
From Los Angeles Times
Nerdeen Kiswani leads Within Our Lifetime, a Palestinian advocacy group active in New York City, and has been a key figure in organizing protests particularly focused on the Gaza war.
From Barron's
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