(archaic) Advocacy; the act of advocating or pleading. / (Britain, law) The right of presenting to a vacant benefice or living in the church.

(law) Related to advocation

Relating to, or characterised by, advocacy or advocation.

(idiomatic) One who debates from a viewpoint which he or she may not actually hold, usually to determine its validity or simply for the sake of argument.

(US) A commissioned officer acting as a lawyer to advise a court martial on points of law or to act as prosecutor.

(idiomatic) Someone who sees what is good about an idea and supports it.

plural of devil's advocate

plural of judge advocate

plural of angel's advocate

plural of angel's advocate