advocacy
noun
ad·vo·ca·cy
ˈad-və-kə-sē 
: the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate entry 2) something
known for his advocacy of gay rights
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Meanwhile, unions and advocacy groups are preparing legal challenges, arguing that the terminations violate established civil service protections.
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Prominent university presidents, legal scholars, and advocacy groups have denounced the letter as an overreach that threatens institutional autonomy.
—Scott White, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
On Monday, Nathaniel Akerman, a former Watergate prosecutor representing the nonpartisan advocacy group Common Cause, suggested that the judge appoint a special prosecutor to handle the case independently.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2025
According to the advocacy group's spokesperson, Common Cause learned on Friday that the Post would not run the ad criticizing Musk.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Prominent university presidents, legal scholars, and advocacy groups have denounced the letter as an overreach that threatens institutional autonomy.
—Scott White, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
On Monday, Nathaniel Akerman, a former Watergate prosecutor representing the nonpartisan advocacy group Common Cause, suggested that the judge appoint a special prosecutor to handle the case independently.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2025
According to the advocacy group's spokesperson, Common Cause learned on Friday that the Post would not run the ad criticizing Musk.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Advocacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advocacy. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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advocacy
noun
ad·vo·ca·cy
ˈad-və-kə-sē
: the act or process of advocating : support
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advocacy
noun
ad·vo·ca·cy
ˈad-və-kə-sē
1
: the profession or work of an advocate
2
: the action of advocating, pleading for, or supporting a cause or proposal
a consequence of his moving advocacy—W. O. Douglas
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