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Meaning
Noun
●
Someone whose job is to
speak for
someone's
case in a
court of law
; a counsel.
●
In People:
Anyone who
argues
the case of another; an intercessor.
●
In People:
A person who
speaks
in support of something, or someone.
●
In People:
A person who
supports
others to make their
voices
heard
, or
ideally
for them to
speak up
for themselves.
Verb
●
To
plead
in favour
of; to
defend
by
argument
, before a
tribunal
or the public; to support,
vindicate
, or
recommend
publicly.
●
To
encourage
support for something.
●
To
engage
in advocacy.
●
In Scottish English, Law, Law & People:
To
appeal
from an
inferior court
to the Court of Session.
●
In Scottish English & Law:
To
call
a case before itself for decision.
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Origin
advocate
English
avocat
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
advocatus
Latin
advoco
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Attorney
Abet
Proponent
Advise
Lawyer
Attorney-At-Law
Related
Endorse
Activist
Espouse
Supporter
Condone
Oppose
Apologist
Support
Promote
Argue
Campaigner
Assert
Propose
Champion
Advisor
Encourage
Adviser
Environmentalist
Educator
Counsel
Consultant
Decry
Practice
Ideologue
Strive
Expert
Spokesperson
Recommend
Counselor
Claim
Uphold
Advance
Enabler
Suggest
Evangelist
Specialist
Believe
Foster
Ambassador
Pursue
Accept
Respect
Justify
Seek
Counsellor
Representative
Favor
Embrace
Solicitor
Emphasize
Advocacy Group
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