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单词 lobbyism
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lobbyism


lob·by

L0217900 (lŏb′ē) n. pl. lob·bies 1. A hall, foyer, or waiting room at or near the entrance to a building, such as a hotel or theater. 2. A public room next to the assembly chamber of a legislative body. 3. A group of persons engaged in trying to influence legislators or other public officials in favor of a specific cause: the banking lobby; the labor lobby. v. lob·bied, lob·by·ing, lob·bies v. intr. To try to influence the thinking of legislators or other public officials for or against a specific cause: lobbying for stronger environmental safeguards; lobbied against the proliferation of nuclear arms. v. tr. 1. To try to influence public officials on behalf of or against (proposed legislation, for example): lobbied the bill through Congress; lobbied the bill to a negative vote. 2. To try to influence (an official) to take a desired action.
[Medieval Latin lobia, monastic cloister, of Germanic origin.]

lobbyism

the practice of influencing legislators to favor special interests. — lobbyist, n.See also: Politics
Thesaurus
Noun1.lobbyism - the practice of lobbying; the activities of a lobbyistpractice, pattern - a customary way of operation or behavior; "it is their practice to give annual raises"; "they changed their dietary pattern"
Translations
lobbyisme
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lobbyism


Related to lobbyism: lobbying
  • noun

Words related to lobbyism

noun the practice of lobbying

Related Words

  • practice
  • pattern
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