A person or organisation seeking to change the views of legislators about proposed measures, or to achieve modifications to existing measures. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21276
Lob'by·ist noun A member of the lobby; a person who solicits members of a legislature for the purpose of influencing legislation. [ U.S.] Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/L/54
A person who represents the concerns or special interests of a particular group or organization in meetings with lawmakers. Lobbyists work to persuade lawmakers to change laws in the group's favor. Found on http://www.irs.gov/app/understandingTaxes/student/glossary.jsp
lobbyist 1. Someone who is paid to lobby political representatives on an issue that is desired by the one who is paying the lobbyist. 2. Someone who tries to persuade legislators to vote for bills that the lobbyist favors. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/3285/