Political Influence

/ˌpɒlɪtɪkəl ˈɪnfluəns/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The capacity to affect decision-making, public policy, or legal outcomes through power, persuasion, or authority within governmental or legal systems.
    The corporation exercised significant political influence to shape environmental regulations.

Forms

  • political influence
  • political influences

Commentary

In legal contexts, political influence often involves formal or informal efforts to sway legislation or judicial decisions and may intersect with lobbying and advocacy regulations.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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