Special Interest Groups
/ˈspɛʃəl ˈɪntrɪst • ɡruːps/
Definitions
- (n.) Organizations formed to promote and lobby for specific political or economic interests affecting legislation or regulatory policies.
Special interest groups often influence lawmaking through advocacy and lobbying efforts.
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Commentary
The term usually denotes collective entities that exert influence on government policy rather than individual interests; drafting should clarify scope and legal context of the group's activities.
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