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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Some commentators, such as Ars Technica, which covered the news, think that the ruling could encourage more consumer advocacy versus streaming services outside Italy.
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Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 4 Apr. 2026
Conversion to a minority religion is particularly perilous in Iran, the global human rights advocacy organization found.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit was brought by Italian consumer advocacy group Movimento Consumatori, which alleged that the price hikes violate the Consumer Code, Italian legislation that aims to protect consumer rights.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2026
EdVoice focuses on advocacy, helping authors write bills, lobbying extensively and trying to support the governor and the legislature in passing policy changes that are going to really lift up success for our students and lift up better conditions for teachers and principals.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
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Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 4 Apr. 2026
Conversion to a minority religion is particularly perilous in Iran, the global human rights advocacy organization found.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit was brought by Italian consumer advocacy group Movimento Consumatori, which alleged that the price hikes violate the Consumer Code, Italian legislation that aims to protect consumer rights.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2026
EdVoice focuses on advocacy, helping authors write bills, lobbying extensively and trying to support the governor and the legislature in passing policy changes that are going to really lift up success for our students and lift up better conditions for teachers and principals.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Advocacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advocacy. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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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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