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ad·vo·ca·tion \ˌadvəˈkāshən\ noun (-s) Etymology: Latin advocation-, advocatio act of calling, summoning, legal assistance, from advocatus + -ion-, -io -ion 1. a. : summoning b. Scots law : the process whereby a superior court formerly reviewed cases brought in inferior courts 2. : the act of advocating or pleading : plea |