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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Teaming up with non-profits, local councils and advocacy groups brings expertise and real-world insight into the process.
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Goro Gupta, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The airline's move has already drawn criticism from local officials and advocacy groups, particularly in cities where Avelo operates passenger routes.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
The legal advocacy group said that since the start of those protests in July 2020 and up until the end of January 2025, at least 1,960 people have been prosecuted or charged for their participation in political assemblies and for speaking out, with at least 277 prosecuted for lese majeste.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
Critics, including immigrant advocacy groups and privacy proponents, argue that the agreement violates longstanding taxpayer confidentiality protections and could deter undocumented immigrants from fulfilling their tax obligations.
—David Catanese, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
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Goro Gupta, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The airline's move has already drawn criticism from local officials and advocacy groups, particularly in cities where Avelo operates passenger routes.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
The legal advocacy group said that since the start of those protests in July 2020 and up until the end of January 2025, at least 1,960 people have been prosecuted or charged for their participation in political assemblies and for speaking out, with at least 277 prosecuted for lese majeste.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
Critics, including immigrant advocacy groups and privacy proponents, argue that the agreement violates longstanding taxpayer confidentiality protections and could deter undocumented immigrants from fulfilling their tax obligations.
—David Catanese, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Advocacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advocacy. Accessed 16 Apr. 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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