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défense d'une cause

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advocacy

noun

Definitions of advocacy

English

the act of giving strong public support for something, especially an idea or a way of doing something

The legislator spoke about the role of advocacy in public policy.

English

the profession or work of a legal advocate (=a lawyer who represents clients in court)

The Ministry of Justice today announced new fixed advocacy rates for family legal aid.