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advocacy

/ˈæd.və.kə.si/

Meanings
  • noun

    the act of pleading for, supporting, or recommending a person, cause, or policy: an advocate for peace

    - "She is an advocate for animal rights."
    - "The lawyer served as an advocate for his client in court."
  • noun

    public support for a particular cause, idea, or policy

    - "The community gave strong advocacy for the new park."
    - "The company received advocacy from environmental groups."

Rhymes
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advocacy , apology , history , vocabulary
Variants
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advocacies , advocacy , advocacy journalism , advocacy journalisms , advocacy journalist
Forms
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advocacies, advocating, advocated, advocate's, self-advocacy


Etymology
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From Old French avocat, from avocier, to call to the bar, from avoc 'summon, invoke' + -at-, agent noun suffix


Trivia
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  1. The term 'advocacy' comes from the Latin word 'advocatus,' which means 'called to one's side.'

  2. Advocacy is an essential component of a fair and just legal system.

  3. Advocacy is not limited to human rights and social justice issues; it can also be applied to various fields such as science, technology, and the arts.


Related Concepts
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  1. Lobbying: A form of advocacy where individuals or groups attempt to influence decisions made by elected officials or government agencies through direct communication and persuasion.

  2. Public Relations: A strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their various publics.


Culture
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Advocacy plays a significant role in various aspects of society, including politics, law, education, and healthcare. It is the process of influencing decisions in the public interest, promoting awareness and understanding of important issues, and protecting the rights and interests of individuals and communities.

How to Memorize "advocacy"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine an advocate standing before a judge or legislative body, passionately presenting a case or cause.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with 'support,' 'advice,' and 'promotion' to remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic such as 'A-vocate-for-A-dvo-cacy' to help remember the spelling and meaning.


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