lobby

lobby, vb.

1. To talk with a legislator, sometimes in a luxurious setting, in an attempt to influence the legislator’s vote (she routinely lobbies for tort reform in the state legislature). [Cases: Statutes 24. C.J.S. Statutes § 7.]

2. To support or oppose (a measure) by working to influence a legislator’s vote (the organization lobbied the bill through the Senate).

3. To try to influence (a decision-maker) (the lawyer lobbied the judge for a favorable ruling). — lobbying, n. — lobbyist, n.

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