Définitions
1.NounSomeone whose job is to speak for someone's case in a court of law; a counsel. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
2.NounAnyone who argues the case of another; an intercessor.
3.NounA person who speaks in support of something, or someone; proponent
4.NounA person who supports others to make their voices heard, or ideally for them to speak up for themselves."Since she started working with her advocate, she has become much more confident."
5.VerbTo plead in favour of; to defend by argument, before a tribunal or the public; to support, vindicate, or recommend publicly.
6.VerbTo encourage support for something."I like trees, but I do not advocate living in them."
7.VerbTo engage in advocacy."We have been advocating for changes in immigration law."
8.VerbTo appeal from an inferior court to the Court of Session.
9.VerbTo call a case before itself for decision.