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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Since the election in November, immigration advocacy groups have been trying to prepare communities for potential increases in immigration enforcement, including courses and classes on immigrants' rights.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
Williams’ precarious financial situation reinforces the importance of Head’s advocacy.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Jan. 2025
Certain businesses have stayed true to their commitment to DEI initiatives, though, including Costco shareholders who voted down an anti-DEI measure, and the beauty brand E.l.f.
Several labor rights organizations and advocacy groups have spoken out against Trump’s orders.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 25 Jan. 2025
Corporations and unions may establish a political action committee (PAC) for express advocacy or electioneering communications purposes.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 24 Jan. 2025
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
Williams’ precarious financial situation reinforces the importance of Head’s advocacy.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Jan. 2025
Certain businesses have stayed true to their commitment to DEI initiatives, though, including Costco shareholders who voted down an anti-DEI measure, and the beauty brand E.l.f.
Several labor rights organizations and advocacy groups have spoken out against Trump’s orders.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 25 Jan. 2025
Corporations and unions may establish a political action committee (PAC) for express advocacy or electioneering communications purposes.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 24 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for advocacy
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“Advocacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advocacy. Accessed 29 Jan. 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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