Definition
lobbying
noun
- the activity of trying to influence government officials or legislators to support particular policies or legislation
Usage: political context
Examples
- The company spent millions on lobbying efforts to change tax laws.
- Environmental groups are lobbying for stricter pollution controls.
- Lobbying by pharmaceutical companies has increased significantly.
- The senator criticized excessive lobbying in Washington.
- New rules require disclosure of all lobbying activities.
- Labor unions engage in lobbying to protect workers’ rights.