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lobbyist

American  
[lob-ee-ist] / ˈlɒb i ɪst /

noun

  1. a person who tries to influence legislation on behalf of a special interest; a member of a lobby.

lobbyist British  
/ ˈlɒbɪɪst /

noun

  1. a person employed by a particular interest to lobby

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Other Word Forms

  • lobbyism noun

Etymology

Origin of lobbyist

First recorded in 1940–45; lobby + -ist

Example Sentences

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A phalanx of lobbyists hired by the Blazers, meanwhile, were telling state lawmakers they’d need a total of $600 million, starting this year.

From Salon

In more than a dozen states, franchise laws—fiercely defended by dealer lobbyists—prevent any manufacturer from selling directly to consumers.

From The Wall Street Journal

His guest, conservative lawyer and lobbyist Mike Davis, agreed.

From Salon

Now, lawyers and lobbyists representing companies under scrutiny by antitrust regulators regularly make their arguments directly to senior DOJ officials.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bank executives, lobbyists and dealmakers said the proposals gave the industry a sense of clarity after years of uncertainty around where capital requirements might land.

From The Wall Street Journal

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