Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

lobbyist

Ukrainian translation:

лобіст

May 29, 2009 15:00
14 yrs ago
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English term

lobbyist

GBK English to Ukrainian 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)
Proposed translations (Ukrainian)
4 +3 лобіст
Change log

May 29, 2009 15:00: Enrique Cavalitto changed "Stage" from "Preparation" to "Submission"

Jun 1, 2009 15:26: Enrique Cavalitto changed "Stage" from "Submission" to "Selection"

Jun 1, 2009 22:54: changed "Stage" from "Selection" to "Completion"

Proposed translations

+3
1 hr
Selected

лобіст

Це слово давно й однозначно вживається в українській мові.
Definition from own experience or research:
Лобіст - особа, яка намагається впливати на законодавчий процес, виходячи з своїх інтересів або інтересів певної групи.
Example sentences:
Лобісти проекту добудови ТГАЕС перелік основних лобістів проекту добудови Ташлицької ГАЕС (на 1 червня 2008 р.) 1. У містах Миколаїв та Южноукраїнськ: Вірич Павло Михайлович, директор ВП ... www.uarivers.net/activities/gard_lob.htm (Лобісти проекту добуд)
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agree Sofiya Skachko
2 days 22 hrs
дякую!
agree Natalie Lyssova
3 days 5 hrs
дякую!
agree Anna Nagaevskaja
3 days 15 hrs
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