Lobbyist

['lɒbɪɪst] or ['lɑbɪɪst]

(noun.) someone who is employed to persuade legislators to vote for legislation that favors the lobbyist's employer.

Checker: Patty--From WordNet

(n.) A member of the lobby; a person who solicits members of a legislature for the purpose of influencing legislation.

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