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lob•by

Pronunciation: (lob'ē), [key]
—n., pl. -bies,
—v., -bied, -by•ing.

—n.
1. an entrance hall, corridor, or vestibule, as in a public building, often serving as an anteroom; foyer.
2. a large public room or hall adjacent to a legislative chamber.
3. a group of persons who work or conduct a campaign to influence members of a legislature to vote according to the group's special interest.

—v.i.
to solicit or try to influence the votes of members of a legislative body.

—v.t.
1. to try to influence the actions of (public officials, esp. legislators).
2. to urge or procure the passage of (a bill), by lobbying.

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