advocacy

sostegno, promozione

Sostegno pubblico a una persona, un’idea o un progetto, spesso attraverso argomenti a favore.

In inglese semplice: Public support for a person, idea, or plan, often by arguing for it.

• Her advocacy helped change the law.
• The group is known for its advocacy of equal pay.
• His public advocacy for cleaner transport attracted support.

Come si usa: advocacy of something (Her advocacy of school reform won support.); advocacy for someone/something (The charity promotes advocacy for children’s rights.)

Sinonimi: support, promotion

Contrari: opposition

Espressioni comuni: advocacy for something, advocacy of something, environmental advocacy

tutela, rappresentanza

Aiuto a persone che rischiano di essere ignorate, affinché esprimano i propri desideri e difendano i propri interessi.

In inglese semplice: Helping people express their wishes and defend their interests when others might ignore them.

• The hospital offers patient advocacy.
• Independent advocacy helped him explain his wishes.
• She provides advocacy for people with learning difficulties.

Come si usa: advocacy for someone (The service provides advocacy for older people.)

Sinonimi: representation, support

Espressioni comuni: independent advocacy, patient advocacy, advocacy services

professione forense

Il lavoro dell’avvocato che rappresenta e difende le persone in tribunale.

In inglese semplice: The work of a lawyer who speaks for people in court.

• He chose a career in advocacy.
• Her training prepared her for courtroom advocacy.
• Advocacy requires clear speech and careful preparation.

Sinonimi: legal practice

Espressioni comuni: career in advocacy, legal advocacy, practise advocacy