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lobbying

n.
US //ˈɫɑbiɪŋ// UK //lˈɒbɪɪŋ// lob·by·ing
  1. 1 influencing government (n.)
    C1 Advanced Academic Formal Law

    the activity of talking to politicians or officials to persuade them to support a specific cause or law.

    the organised process of influencing legislative or administrative decisions by individuals or interest groups.

    Example

    The company spent a lot of money on lobbying to stop the new tax law.

    Example

    Environmental groups have increased their lobbying efforts in the capital, hoping to secure stricter regulations on industrial carbon emissions.

    Usage

    Often used with the preposition 'for' or 'against' a specific policy.

    Teacher's tip

    While often used neutrally in political science, in general conversation it can carry a negative connotation of unfair influence.

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