Associations to the word «Lobbyist»

Wiktionary

LOBBYIST, noun. A person remunerated to persuade (to lobby) politicians to vote in a certain way or otherwise use their office to effect a desired result.

Dictionary definition

LOBBYIST, noun. Someone who is employed to persuade legislators to vote for legislation that favors the lobbyist's employer.

Wise words

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