Plain-English Definition
Speaking, writing, organizing, or acting in support of a person, issue, position, or public concern.
Legal Meaning
Advocacy can be personal, civic, educational, or systemic, but it should be distinguished from legal representation.
Etymology Review
From Latin advocare, "to call to one's aid," from ad "to" + vocare "to call."
Boundary Note
Advocacy in SRI means user-directed communication and civic participation support, not legal representation or lobbying services.