lobby
an entrance hall, corridor, or vestibule, as in a public building, often serving as an anteroom; foyer.
a large public room or hall adjacent to a legislative chamber.
a group of persons who work or conduct a campaign to influence members of a legislature to vote according to the group's special interest.
to solicit or try to influence the votes of members of a legislative body.
to try to influence the actions of (public officials, especially legislators).
to urge or procure the passage of (a bill), by lobbying.
Origin of lobby
1Other words from lobby
- lob·by·er, noun
- un·lob·bied, adjective
- un·lob·by·ing, adjective
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How to use lobby in a sentence
But a group of livid fans—over 45,000 of them, actually—are still lobbying to “Bring Beth Back!”
‘The Walking Dead’ Fans Demand: Bring Back Beth! | Melissa Leon | December 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhen he returned to New York, Lemkin became a one-man lobbying machine.
Lemkin died penniless at a bus stop in 1959, on his way to another day lobbying at the United Nations.
E.g., the U.S. Chamber of Commerce spent $136.3 million lobbying in 2012 and $74.7 million in 2013.
I opined about lobbying – smart clients hiring smart guys who use smart tactics to get smart with the government.
The repudiation of active politics did not carry with it a condemnation of legislative action or "lobbying."
A History of Trade Unionism in the United States | Selig PerlmanBoth reiterated views which during two days of lobbying they had disseminated in Columbia "on all proper occasions."
The Day of the Confederacy | Nathaniel W. StephensonI reckon I can show Banks something that beats lobbying and log-rolling for contracts.
The Crusade of the Excelsior | Bret HarteOn Sunday there must have been considerable lobbying done, as can be seen by the vote taken on Monday.
History of the Negro Race in America From 1619 to 1880. Vol 1 | George W. WilliamsThere was no lobbying, and, in fact, it was not necessary for me to go to Albany at all.
The Unpopular Review Vol. I | Various
British Dictionary definitions for lobby
/ (ˈlɒbɪ) /
a room or corridor used as an entrance hall, vestibule, etc
mainly British a hall in a legislative building used for meetings between the legislators and members of the public
Also called: division lobby mainly British one of two corridors in a legislative building in which members vote
a group of persons who attempt to influence legislators on behalf of a particular interest
to attempt to influence (legislators, etc) in the formulation of policy
(intr) to act in the manner of a lobbyist
(tr) to apply pressure or influence for the passage of (a bill, etc)
Origin of lobby
1Derived forms of lobby
- lobbyer, noun
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Cultural definitions for lobby
A group whose members share certain goals and work to bring about the passage, modification, or defeat of laws that affect these goals. Lobbies (also called interest groups or pressure groups) can be long-standing (such as minority groups struggling to have their civil rights guaranteed) or ad hoc (such as a community threatened by proposed construction of a nuclear power plant). Lobbies may use grassroots methods, such as local rallies and campaigns, to build support for their cause and often employ professional lobbyists, who testify before congressional committees and approach policymakers in all government branches. Powerful lobbies, such as the AFL-CIO and the American Legion, with millions of members, have succeeded in establishing influence in Washington, D.C.
The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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