lob·by 1 n pl lobbies: a group of persons engaged in lobbying esp. as representatives of a particular interest group
lobby 2 vb lob·bied, lob·by·ing
vi: to conduct activities aimed at influencing public officials and esp. members of a legislative body on legislation
vt: to attempt to influence or sway (as a public official) toward a desired action
lob·by·er n
lob·by·ist n
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam-Webster. 1996.