pressure group
an interest group that attempts to influence legislation through the use of lobbying techniques and propaganda.
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How to use pressure group in a sentence
Many parents and pressure groups are going even further, demanding total academic suspension until a clearer post-pandemic education system is ironed out.
The Philippines Still Hasn't Fully Reopened Its Schools Because of COVID-19. What Is This Doing to Children? | Chad de Guzman | December 2, 2021 | TimeIn this case the settlers of the region prior to 1780 stood to benefit by this legislation and formed an effective pressure group.
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British Dictionary definitions for pressure group
a group of people who seek to exert pressure on legislators, public opinion, etc, in order to promote their own ideas or welfare
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Cultural definitions for pressure group
An organized group that tries to influence the government to adopt certain policies or measures. Also called an interest group. (See lobby.)
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