advocacy

BrE /ˈædvəkəsi/ AmE /ˈædvəkəsi/

noun en → es

1 SUPPORT/DEFEND [uncountable] B2

the act of supporting or defending a cause, idea, or person

defensa, apoyo, promoción

  • advocacy for/against something

Collocations human rights advocacy · environmental advocacy

  • She works in human rights advocacy.

    Ella trabaja en la defensa de los derechos humanos.

2 LEGAL [uncountable] C1

the act of defending a person or organization in court

defensa legal, representación legal

  • advocacy for somebody

Collocations legal advocacy · pro bono advocacy

  • The organization provides free legal advocacy to the poor.

    La organización proporciona representación legal gratuita a los pobres.