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      lobbying
      noun
      an interest group that tries to influence legislators or bureaucrats to act in their favor, typically through lobbying
      the people who support some common cause or business or principle or sectional interest
      a large entrance or reception room or area
      verb
      detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of
      Roots
      lobialobby- · Latin · covered walk, gallery
      Synonyms for lobbying
      lobbyismn
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