Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
lobbyist
Croatian translation:
lobist
May 29, 2009 14:55
15 yrs ago
English term
lobbyist
GBK
English to Croatian
Social Sciences
Government / Politics
Definition from
washingtonpost.com:
A person who tries to influence legislation on behalf of a special interest.
Example sentences:
The lobbyists represent a range of industries, including the finance, telecommunications, technology and healthcare sectors. (abcNews)
When legislators lose re-election or choose not to run again for office, they often find a second career as a highly paid lobbyist, meeting with their former colleagues and touting the positions they are paid to promote. (WiseGeek)
First and foremost, lobbyists must be adept at the art of persuasion, which is the mainstay of their job. (The Princeton Review)
Change log
May 29, 2009 14:54: changed "Kudoz queue" from "In queue" to "Public"
May 29, 2009 14:55: changed "Stage" from "Preparation" to "Submission"
Jun 1, 2009 15:26: Enrique Cavalitto changed "Stage" from "Submission" to "Selection"
Jun 4, 2009 17:54: changed "Stage" from "Selection" to "Completion"
Proposed translations
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lobist
Definition from
Hrvatsko društvo lobista:
Lobist je ona osoba ili organizacija koja poduzima aktivnosti s ciljem da utječe na formiranje politika i proces odlučivanja u državnim institucijama.
Example sentences:
Lobisti mogu pomoći pri ulasku Hrvatske u EU. (Eukonomist)
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