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

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A person retained by another with compensation for the specific purpose of influencing the formation of legislation or the administration of rules, regulations, and policies.

 
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IN BRIEF: A person who tries to influence lawmakers in voting for or against certain laws.

pronunciation Because of her job as a lobbyist, she was able to meet and convince many influential people about the cause she was working for.

 
 

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