advocacy

[ ad-vuh-kuh-see ]

noun

, plural ad·vo·ca·cies.

1. the act of pleading for, supporting, or recommending; active espousal:

   He was known for his advocacy of states' rights.

advocacy

/ ˈædvəkəsɪ /

noun

1. active support, esp of a cause

Other Words From

• non·advo·ca·cy noun
• pre·advo·ca·cy noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of advocacy¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English advocacye, from Medieval Latin advocātia; advocate, -acy

Example Sentences

“Everybody’s just trying to assess what we should do next,” said Sharon Rapport, director of California state policy for the Corporation for Supportive Housing, an advocacy group that also works with homeless nonprofits.

From Los Angeles Times

Unions and other advocacy groups say they are determined to fight, hoping they can find some allies in Congress to step up and "hoping public shaming and outrage may protect them."

From Salon

As such, public outreach and education has become a core tenant of the new nuclear advocacy movement.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite these successes, Meyerson-Knox said she's aware of how much steeper of an uphill battle advocacy for Palestinian liberation will be under the Trump administration.

From Salon

This sentiment was echoed by Matt Pakucko, the president of the advocacy group Save Porter Ranch, which has fought to close the storage facility since shortly after the leak.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• advancement
• assistance
• backing