Advocatory

/ədˈvɒkətəri/ adjective

Of, relating to, or involving the act of advocating or speaking in support of something; having the nature of advocacy.

From advocate + -ory (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to'). The -ory ending comes from Latin -orius and creates adjectives from nouns, as in 'sensory' from 'sense.' This word maintains the original Latin sense of calling or supporting.

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