Noun
an interest group that tries to influence legislators or bureaucrats to act in their favor, typically through lobbying
Source: WordNetHowever, this move, and the party's early attempts to develop an economic critique, did not broaden its appeal beyond that of an intellectual and socially conservative Welsh language pressure group. Source: Internet
The Lewis Doctrine 1926–1939 During the inter-war years, Plaid Genedlaethol Cymru was most successful as a social and educational pressure group rather than as a political party. Source: Internet
On 11 April 2011, the pressure group Activists for Change (A4C) held its first Walk to Work protest near Kampala, in response to a comment by President Museveni on the increased cost of fuel, which had risen by 50 percent between January and April 2011. Source: Internet
Diminutive in size but forceful in manner, Mr Mpinganjira has managed to transform the NDA from a rag-tag pressure group into a considerable political force. Source: Internet
Ruffalo, who has attracted critical acclaim for his role in the film Spotlight, and is nominated for best supporting actor at this year's Oscars, made the remarks in an interview with environmental pressure group Friends Of The Earth. Source: Internet
Khupe held her faction’s congress last weekend where Linda Masarira of pressure group, Tajamuka, was controversially elected spokesperson despite allegations that she was not an MDC member. Source: Internet