a person who pleads for a person, cause, or idea Well, safety advocates, consumers and the government dragged the automobile industry toward including seat belts, air bags, more visible taillights and [..]

1640s, from advocate (n.). Related: Advocated; advocating; advocation.

mid-14c., "one whose profession is to plead cases in a court of justice," a technical term from Roman law, from Old French avocat "barrister, advocate, spokesman," from Latin advoc [..]

Advocate can be used in a general sense, as one who speaks on behalf of another, or it can have special meanings derived from the Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005. There are [..]

Advocate [N] [B] [S](Gr. parakletos), one who pleads another's cause, who helps another by defending or comforting him. It is a name given by Christ three times to the Holy Ghost ( John 14:16 ; 1 [..]

to argue in favor of something.

person who speaks, writes, or otherwise supports a person, idea, or cause.

a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea recommend: push for something; "The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day" preach: spe [..]

barrister, pleader, lawyer in favour

n. One who pleads the cause of another, as in a legal or ecclesiastical court.

One who supports or defends a cause.

An advocate is someone who is independent of Children’s Services who can help children, young people, parents and other family members to have a voice when social workers are involved with their famil [..]

(Gr. parakletos), one who pleads another's cause, who helps another by defending or comforting him. It is a name given by Christ three times to the Holy Ghost (John 14:16; 15:26; 16:7, where the [..]

noun. someone that supports and protects the passions of other people or of a mass of people or antecedent. With regard to medical care, supporters stand up for buyers to safeguard other's legal [..]

To dream that you advocate any cause, denotes that you will be faithful to your interests, and endeavor to deal honestly with the public, as your interests affect it, and be loyal to your promises to friends.   

[Latin advocatus adviser to a party in a lawsuit, counselor, from past participle of advocare to summon, employ as counsel, from ad to + vocare to call] 1 : a person (as a lawyer) who works and ...

  Barrister (especially Scotland) The defender of a cause.

support; be on one's side.

An advocate can be

(n) a lawyer who pleads cases in court(v) push for something(n) a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea(v) speak, plead, or argue in favor of

ADVise strongly; try to persuade (w/DAT)

A solicitor/barrister who is representing the party during a court proceeding, such as a hearing in divorce court.

Somebody who supports or speaks up on behalf of someone else.

a person who has a high degree of skill and knowledge about education and gives expert advice about this field for the purpose of supporting children.

An individual who is not an attorney, but who assists parents and children in their dealings with school districts regarding the children's special education programs.

A person who speaks or acts knowledgeably on behalf of another individual or group to bring about change.

Someone who takes action to help someone else (as in "educational advocate"); also, to take action on someone's behalf.

A person or group serving to protect a client's interests, not one who is employed as an agent of other individuals, an organization, or institution. Advocates, who may be community representativ [..]

A lawyer who is a member of the Faculty of Advocates, or Scottish Bar. Also known as counsel. Different advocates act for the prosecution and the defence.

A member of the Scottish Bar.

See, Her Majesty's Advocate

Usually someone trained in sexual assault and legal issues who offers support and assistance to sexual assault survivors. An advocate may work for the prosecutor or at a community based agency.

 An advocate will help you with any questions or problems you may have because of the crime. Such as unpaid bills, plans for you to feel safe, or child care if you need to go to court.

The person presenting a case to a court or tribunal on behalf of one of the parties involved.

This term refers to a person who supports victims through stages of the criminal justice process.  In some jurisdictions, victims have a right to have an advocate present when they report a sex crime.

A person who acts on behalf of another, usually for a cause or plea. (16 Dec 1997)

someone who supports an idea, plan, or action. aerie:

A barrister or solicitor representing a party in a hearing before a court.

Someone whose job is to speak for someone's case in a court of law; a counsel.(lavogan),vo|hilavogan,vo|jilavogan person who speaks in support of something * Albanian: (mbrojtës) * Armenian: (?????? [..]

A person knowledgeable about disability issues and procedures who takes action to help a child with disabilities; an advocate can be a parent of a child with disabilities or a professional.

someone who speaks up for her/himself and members of his/her identity group; e.g., a woman who lobbies for equal pay for women. Advocates acknowledge responsibility as citizens to shape public policy [..]