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advocation

ad·vo·ca·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ad-vuh-key-shuh n]
    • /ˌæd vəˈkeɪ ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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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