Definition of Lobbys. Meaning of Lobbys. Synonyms of Lobbys

Here you will find one or more explanations in English for the word Lobbys. Also in the bottom left of the page several parts of wikipedia pages related to the word Lobbys and, of course, Lobbys synonyms and on the right images related to the word Lobbys.

Definition of Lobbys

Lobby
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.[U.S.] --Bartlett.
Lobby
Lobby Lob"by, v. t. To urge the adoption or passage of by soliciting members of a legislative body; as, to lobby a bill. [U.S.]
Lobby
Lobby Lob"by, n.; pl. Lobbies. [LL. lobium, lobia, laubia, a covered portico fit for walking, fr. OHG. louba, G. laube, arbor. See Lodge.] 1. (Arch.) A passage or hall of communication, especially when large enough to serve also as a waiting room. It differs from an antechamber in that a lobby communicates between several rooms, an antechamber to one only; but this distinction is not carefully preserved. 2. That part of a hall of legislation not appropriated to the official use of the assembly; hence, the persons, collectively, who frequent such a place to transact business with the legislators; any persons, not members of a legislative body, who strive to influence its proceedings by personal agency

Meaning of Lobbys from wikipedia

- Lobbying is a form of advocacy, which lawfully attempts to directly influence legislators or government officials, such as regulatory agencies or judiciary...
- Look up Lobby or lobby in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Lobby may refer to: Lobby (room), an entranceway or foyer in a building Lobbying, the action...
- The terms the Lobby and Lobby journalists collectively characterise the political journalists in the United Kingdom Houses of Parliament. The term derives...
- Israel lobby may refer to: Israel lobby in the United States Israel lobby in the United Kingdom The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy, a book by John...
- Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., formerly Hobby Lobby Creative Centers, is an American retail company. It owns a chain of arts and crafts stores with a volume...
- The highway lobby, also known as the "road gang", "motordom", or the "highwaymen", is a collective of industry interests that advocate for an automobile-centric...
- Lobby (Korean: 로비) is a 2025 South Korean black comedy film written, directed, and produced by Ha Jung-woo. Ha leads a ten-actor ensemble cast as Chang-wook...
- Jewish lobby are individuals and groups predominantly in the Jewish diaspora that advocate for the interests of Jews and Jewish values. The lobby references...
- Lobbying in the United States is paid activity in which special interest groups hire well-connected professional advocates, often lawyers, to argue for...
- phased out of production:[citation needed] A lobby card is 11" x 14" or 8" x 10", designed for display in the lobby of a cinema or theater One sheet, 27 inches...