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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

lobbying

/ˈlɒbiɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does lobbying mean?

noun

The act of trying to influence decisions or actions of government officials or other people in positions of power, often by means of persuasion or bribery. The act of representing a group or organization in negotiations with government officials or other people in positions of power.

Example

"The company hired a lobbying firm to advocate for changes to the tax code."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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