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pressure group

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pressure group
n.
An interest group that endeavors to influence public policy and especially governmental legislation, regarding its particular concerns and priorities.

pressure group
n
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a group of people who seek to exert pressure on legislators, public opinion, etc., in order to promote their own ideas or welfare
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.pressure group - a group of people who try actively to influence legislation
political entity, political unit - a unit with political responsibilities
National Rifle Association, NRA - a powerful lobby that advocates the right to own and bear arms and rejects any gun regulation by the government
Translations
pressure group n (Pol) → gruppo di pressione
pressure group n (Pol) → gruppo di pressione


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