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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
Noun
a group that tries to influence policies or public opinion
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
Spanish pressure group ngrupo de presión
French pressure group pressure ngroupe m de pression
German pressure group pressure nInteressenverband m, Pressuregroup f
Italian pressure group ngruppo di pressione

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