lobbying

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Definitions

verb

To attempt to influence (a public official or decision-maker) in favor of a specific opinion or cause.“For years, pro-life groups have continued to lobby hard for restrictions on abortion.”

noun

The act of one who lobbies.

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Synonyms

anteroom foyer antechamber hall vestibule entrance hall buttonhole pressure group third house canvassing advocacy bribery bribe bribing campaign plea

Associated

lobbyist disclosure grassroots lobby lobbied firms behalf firm campaigning efforts legislation

Rhymes

bob being bobby hung draw being flaw being ha being jaw being job being knob being law being ma being

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