Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

lobbyist

Swedish translation:

lobbyist

May 29, 2009 14:54
15 yrs ago
English term

lobbyist

GBK English to Swedish 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 (Swedish)
5 +3 lobbyist
Change log

May 29, 2009 14:50: changed "Kudoz queue" from "In queue" to "Public"

May 29, 2009 14:54: changed "Stage" from "Preparation" to "Submission"

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

Jun 1, 2009 15:54: changed "Stage" from "Selection" to "Completion"

Discussion

Charlotte Lindgren May 29, 2009:
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Proposed translations

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lobbyist

Definition from Wikipedia:
Lobbying eller lobbning (från engelskans lobby) innebär att intressegrupper i organiserad form framför sina åsikter till de politiska makthavarna.
Example sentences:
Lobbyister har kritiserats för att ha hemlig agenda, d v s de vill ofta ha ensidiga fördelar för sina uppdragsgivare, fast de försöker dölja det. (Wikipedia)
Peer comment(s):

agree Anders G : Absolut
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agree Maria Drangel : Helt säker, det stämmer!
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agree Susanne Hallander
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