n. [ L. advocatio: cf. OF. avocation. See Advowson. ] 1. The act of advocating or pleading; plea; advocacy. [ Archaic ] [ 1913 Webster ]

The holy Jesus . . . sits in heaven in a perpetual advocation for us. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Advowson. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

The donations or advocations of church livings. Sanderson. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Scots Law) The process of removing a cause from an inferior court to the supreme court. Bell. [ 1913 Webster ]