advocacy
//ˈæd.və.kə.si//
Noun
advocacySingular
advocaciesPlural
1
The act of publicly supporting or recommending a particular cause, policy, or person.
Her advocacy for environmental protection has inspired many people.
2
The profession or work of a legal advocate; the function of pleading for another in a court of law.
She specialized in advocacy and represented clients in criminal cases.