lobbying

• Nom désignant l'activité consistant à tenter d'influencer les décisions des responsables publics, des législateurs ou d'autres personnalités, souvent au nom d'un groupe d'intérêts particuliers ou d'une organisation.

A noun referring to the activity of attempting to influence the decisions of government officials, legislators, or other public officials, often on behalf of a special interest group or organization.

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1. Political influenceB2formalpolitical

   The activity of trying to persuade government officials or legislators to support or oppose specific policies or laws.

   Lobbying

   • The company spent millions on lobbying for tax reforms.
   • Lobbying is a common practice in Washington D.C.
   • Environmental groups engage in lobbying to promote green legislation.

   Synonymesadvocacycampaigningpersuasion

2. Business advocacyB2formalbusiness

   Efforts by individuals or organizations to influence business regulations or decisions.

   Lobbying économique

   • The trade association hired a firm for lobbying on trade tariffs.
   • Lobbying can help small businesses gain favorable policies.
   • Their lobbying efforts resulted in changes to the industry standards.

   Synonymesadvocacycampaigningcanvassinginfluencepersuasionsolicitation

• Faire des démarches auprès de responsables politiques ou d'autres personnes influentes pour tenter d'influencer leurs décisions, généralement en faveur d'une cause ou d'un intérêt particulier.

A verb used to indicate the act of attempting to influence the decisions of government officials or other powerful individuals, typically in favor of a specific cause or interest.

1. Influence decision-makersB2formalpolitical

   To try to persuade a politician, official, or organization to support or oppose a particular cause or policy.

   Faire du lobbying

   • The group lobbied the government for stricter environmental laws.
   • Corporations often lobby to reduce their tax burden.
   • They are lobbying against the proposed legislation.

   Synonymesbuttonholecampaigncanvassinfluencepersuadepresspushsoliciturge

2. Campaign for supportB2formalpolitical

   To actively campaign or work to gain support for a specific issue or interest.

   Faire du lobbying

   • Activists are lobbying for better healthcare funding.
   • The union lobbied for higher wages and safer working conditions.
   • He spent years lobbying for the rights of indigenous people.

   Synonymesadvocatecampaigninfluencepetitionpresspushsoliciturge