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Noun: lobbyist  ló-bee-ist
  1. Someone who is employed to persuade legislators to vote for legislation that favours the lobbyist's employer
    "The lobbyist met with senators to discuss the proposed bill";
    - lobbyer

Derived forms: lobbyists

Type of: inducer, persuader

Encyclopedia: Lobbyist