noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
protection; defense; support; championing
Used for actively defending or supporting a person, idea, right, or cause, often in formal or public contexts.
彼は人権の擁護に力を入れている。
He is putting effort into the protection of human rights.
弁護士は依頼人を擁護した。
The lawyer defended the client.