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Vinony

advocacy

noun

  1. political process by an individual or group which aims to influence public-policy and resource allocation decisions
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈæd.və.kə.si/ / /ædˈvokəsi/ / /ædˈvoʊkəsi/

noun

Etymology: From Middle English advocacie, advocacye, advocatye, from Middle French advocacie, advocatie, avocacie and Medieval Latin advocātia; equivalent to advocate + -cy.

  1. The profession of an advocate.
  2. The act of arguing in favour of, or supporting someone or something.

    ““As soon as I am inaugurated, I will direct the Justice Department to vigorously pursue the death penalty to protect American families and children from violent rapists, murderers, and monsters. We will be a Nation of Law and Order again!” Trump wrote on Truth Social, echoing his long-standing advocacy for use of the death penalty, which was part of his tough-on-crime rhetoric during the 2024 campaign.”

  3. The practice of supporting someone to make their voice heard.