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- [ad-vuh-key-shuh n]
- /ˌæd vəˈkeɪ ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ad-vuh-key-shuh n]
- /ˌæd vəˈkeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of advocation word
- noun advocation the transfer to itself by a superior court of an action pending in a lower court 3
- abbreviation ADVOCATION advocacy 3
- noun advocation the transfer by a superior court to itself of an action pending in an inferior court 3
- noun advocation Scots Law. the action of a superior court in calling before itself or reviewing an action originally brought before an inferior court. 1
- noun advocation Obsolete. advocacy. the act of summoning. 1
- noun advocation (archaic) The act of advocating or pleading. 1
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Origin of advocation
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin advocātiōn-, stem of advocātiō; see advocate, -ion
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Parts of speech for Advocation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
advocation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
advocation usage trend in Literature
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