lobbyism

/ˈlɑbiˌɪzəm/
noun
  1. The activity of trying to influence government officials or public policy on behalf of a particular group or interest.
    • Many citizens are concerned about the influence of lobbyism on political decisions.
    • The company was accused of using aggressive lobbyism to block environmental regulations.
    • Lobbyism is a major part of how laws are shaped in many countries.
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