release-advocacy
|re-lease-ad-vo-ca-cy|
/rɪˈliːs ˈædvəkəsi/
supporting freedom
Etymology
'release-advocacy' originates from the combination of 'release' and 'advocacy', where 'release' meant 'to set free' and 'advocacy' meant 'support or promotion of a cause'.
'release' changed from the Old French word 'reles' and 'advocacy' from the Latin word 'advocatia', eventually forming the modern English term 'release-advocacy'.
Initially, 'release' meant 'to set free' and 'advocacy' meant 'support', but over time they combined to specifically refer to the support of freeing individuals from detention.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of supporting or promoting the release of individuals, typically from detention or imprisonment, often through legal or political means.
The organization is known for its release-advocacy efforts on behalf of political prisoners.
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Last updated: 2025/03/05 05:54