To lobby is to make the case for a particular policy, cause or group directly to a government minister or a member of either House with the aim of influencing their decisions.

A person or group of persons seeking to influence the proceeding of legislative bodies through personal intervention.

The practice of trying to influence governmental decisions. Usually done by agents who serve interest groups. [BA]

An activity of interest groups aimed at influencing governors and the public to achieve a favourable policy decision(s).

The act of arguing one's case before a legislator prior to the passage of a law affecting one's interests. In principle, lobbying should be conducted by argument alone, and available to any [..]

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Typically, when private companies (called lobbyists) are used to represent their views to the government through protests, meetings and documentation, this is known as lobbying. The phrase originates [..]

The Scotland Act 1998 makes provision for the ethical conduct of the Parliament. There is a transitional scheme for the regulation of MSPs’ interests including the prohibition of paid advocacy by MSPs. The Code of Conduct for MSPs includes additional provisions and guidance in relation to MSPs’ interaction with lobbyists. See section 5 of the Code [..]

The process of trying to influence political decisions so they will be favorable to one's interests and goals.

seeking to influence government on a specific issue

Lobbying is a form of advocacy by individuals with an intention to influencing decisions made by legislators and officials in the government. Lobbying is an activity conducted and targeted against the [..]

The process of educating an official, elected or appointed, on your point of view. It is best viewed as a long-term process where long-term goals should not be sacrificed for short-term gains. The fou [..]

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An attempt, by an individual or group, to influence those in power to make decisions in their interest

A process whereby representatives of a particular interest group attempt to influence governmental decision makers to accept the Policy desires of the lobbying Organization.

A process whereby representatives of a particular interest group attempt to influence governmental decision makers to accept the policy desires of the lobbying organization.

When a player intentionally puts him/herself into a disadvantaged situation in a free-for-all match in attempt to help another non teammate player gain an advantage. All of this is generally done to e [..]

Influencing decision-makers through individual and group face-to-face persuasion or letter writing.

Efforts to influence legislation by influencing the opinion of legislators, legislative staff, and government administrators directly involved in drafting legislative proposals. The Internal Revenue C [..]