Lobby \Lob"by\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Lobbied; p. pr. & vb. n.
Lobbying.]
To address or solicit members of a legislative body in the
lobby or elsewhere, with the purpose to influence their
votes; in an extended sense, to try to influence
decision-makers in any circumstance. [U.S.]
--Bartlett.
[1913 Webster]
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