advocacy

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

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

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

protagonism

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