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lobbyist
noun(lob-by-ist)
one who conducts activities aimed at influencing or swaying public officials and especially members of a legislative body on legislation : a person engaged in lobbying public officials
lobbyist
verb(lob-by-ist)
to conduct activities aimed at influencing public officials and especially members of a legislative body on legislation
lobbyist
verb(lob-by-ist)
to promote (something, such as a project) or secure the passage of (legislation) by influencing public officials
lobbyist
verb(lob-by-ist)
to attempt to influence or sway (someone, such as a public official) toward a desired action

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