Abogasya (en. Advocacy)
ab-o-ga-sya
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The profession of a lawyer who defends the rights of their client.
Advocacy is an important profession in society.
Ang abogasya ay isang mahalagang propesyon sa lipunan.
The art of defending or supporting a person or issue.
She is skilled in advocacy for victims of violence.
Mahusay siya sa abogasya para sa mga biktima ng karahasan.
The process of legal assistance to individuals or groups.
Advocacy is needed to protect citizens.
Kailangan ang abogasya upang maprotektahan ang mga mamamayan.
Etymology
from the Spanish word 'abogacía'
Common Phrases and Expressions
advocacy for the poor
helping and defending those who cannot afford a lawyer
abogasya para sa mahihirap
advocacy lawyers
professionals who provide legal advice and support
mga abogado sa abogasya
Related Words
lawyer
A person who studies and provides legal services.
abogado
law
Rules that establish the rights and obligations of people.
batas
Slang Meanings
Dead asleep
Juan looks like he's dead asleep, he hasn't reacted to his surroundings.
Parang abogadong tulog si Juan, di na siya nakakibo sa paligid.
Completely passive
Due to the completely passive mixed group, the meeting didn't push through.
Sa sobrang abogadong hindi naaktibo ng pinagsamasamang tao, hindi naman natuloy ang meeting.