LOBBYIST

lobbyist

(noun) someone who is employed to persuade legislators to vote for legislation that favors the lobbyist’s employer

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

lobbyist (plural lobbyists)

A person who is paid to lobby politicians and encourage them to vote a certain way or otherwise use their office to effect a desired result.

Source: Wiktionary


Lob"by*ist, n.

Definition: A member of the lobby; a person who solicits members of a legislature for the purpose of influencing legislation. [U.S.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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