Advocate
/ˈædvəkət/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
She is an advocate for environmental protection.
- (n.) A legal professional who pleads cases in court; a lawyer.
The advocate represented the client in the criminal trial.
- (v.) To publicly support or recommend a particular cause or policy.
He advocates for stricter data privacy laws.
Forms
- advocates
- advocated
- advocating
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'advocate' often refers specifically to a lawyer who pleads cases in court, distinct from general use meaning to support a cause.
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