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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Hours after Trump's victory, advocacy groups were setting their sights on the president-elect, who will take office Jan. 20.
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Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
However, since the state unveiled the materials this summer, educators, parents and advocacy groups have raised alarm about the inclusion of Bible stories over concerns the materials verge on proselytizing.
—Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Nov. 2024
Business advocacy groups have besieged the Legislature with calls to either undo the changes or reach a compromise on minimum wage and paid leave policies.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 16 Nov. 2024
According to 2023 tax documents, Do No Harm raised about $3 million last year to support its lobbying and advocacy efforts.
—Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 14 Nov. 2024
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Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
However, since the state unveiled the materials this summer, educators, parents and advocacy groups have raised alarm about the inclusion of Bible stories over concerns the materials verge on proselytizing.
—Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Nov. 2024
Business advocacy groups have besieged the Legislature with calls to either undo the changes or reach a compromise on minimum wage and paid leave policies.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 16 Nov. 2024
According to 2023 tax documents, Do No Harm raised about $3 million last year to support its lobbying and advocacy efforts.
—Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Advocacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advocacy. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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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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