Advocacy is the act of speaking or writing in support of a cause or idea. PROTECTION, AUSPICES, PATRONAGE, FURTHERANCE, PROMOTION, HELP, JUSTIFICATION, ENDORSEMENT, URGING, BACKING, ASSISTANCE, DEFENSE, AID, ENCOURAGEMENT, and ESPOUSAL are all words that can be used to describe advocacy. PROTECTION refers to the act of defending someone or something from harm or danger. AUSPICES means to provide PROTECTION or support. PATRONAGE is the support given by a patron, such as a wealthy person or organization. FURTHERANCE is the act of helping something to progress or advance. PROMOTION is the act of advocating or supporting something. HELP is the act of providing ASSISTANCE or support. JUSTIFICATION is the act of providing a valid reason for something. ENDORSEMENT is the act of expressing approval or support. URGING is the act of encouraging someone to do something. BACKING is the act of providing support or ASSISTANCE. ASSISTANCE is the act of providing HELP or support. DEFENSE is the act of protecting someone or something from harm or danger. AID is the act of providing HELP or support. ENCOURAGEMENT is the act of giving someone confidence or hope. ESPOUSAL is the act of supporting or advocating for something.