advocation

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of pleading or arguing for a cause or proposal.

  - "His advocacy for animal rights led to the passing of new legislation."
  - "The lawyer gave a powerful advocation in court."

• Noun

  Public support or recommendation.

  - "She has the advocation of many influential people in the industry."
  - "The organization received widespread advocation for its cause."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with advocation
advocation , adulation , friction , relation

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Variants

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advocate , advocated , advocates , advocating , advocation , advocations , advocative , advocator , advocators

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'advocare', meaning 'to call to one's side'.

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Trivia

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1. Advocacy groups were instrumental in the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990.

2. The term 'advocate' comes from the Latin word 'advocatus', which means 'one who is called to another's side'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lobbying: A form of advocacy where individuals or groups attempt to influence legislators and government officials to support their cause.

2. Public Relations: The practice of managing the spread of information between an individual or organization and the public.

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Quotes

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1. He "advocated" the creation of a public promenade along the sea, with arbors and little green tables for the consumption of beer …

   - Henry James,{it}The American{/it},1877

2. … it makes sense to commence with … a good medium-weight Chardonnay for the wine aficionados. I "advocate" one with a little oak and lots of fruit …

   - Anthony Dias Blue,{it}Bon Appétit{/it},November 1997

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Culture

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Advocacy plays an essential role in various aspects of society, such as law, politics, and social justice. It allows individuals and groups to voice their opinions and bring attention to important issues.

How to Memorize "advocation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of pleading or arguing for a cause or proposal. Imagine yourself in a courtroom, making a compelling argument to a judge and jury.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'advocacy' with words like 'support', 'recommendation', and 'cause'. Try to create a mental image of someone passionately advocating for a particular issue.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'A Call To Action' to remember the meaning of 'advocacy'. A = Act, C = Call, T = To, A = Action.

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