Lobbyist
lobbyist
noun lo-bi-IST Rare
Origin: from English lobby (originally the lobby of a parliament)
Usage Note
Lobbyist designates a professional who seeks to influence legislators on behalf of an interest group or company. In Germany there is now a public Lobbyregister (lobbying register) for transparency. Often used with negative connotations.
Examples
"Der Lobbyist sprach mit mehreren Abgeordneten über das Gesetz."
Natural Translation
The lobbyist spoke with several MPs about the law.
Literal Translation
The lobbyist spoke with several MPs about the law.
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Related Words
- Abgeordnete delegate
- Abgeordnetenmandat parliamentary mandate, MP's seat and commission
- Abstimmung vote
- Abstimmungsergebnis result of a vote, voting outcome
- Abstimmungsmarathon voting marathon; extended series of successive votes in parliament
- Abstimmungsverhalten voting behaviour (in a parliament or assembly)
- Amtsinhaber incumbent
- Amtszeit term of office
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