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14:11 Aug 6, 2009
English to Macedonian translations [PRO] Social Sciences - Government / Politics Additional field(s): Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc.
English term or phrase:lobbyist
Definition from washingtonpost.com: A person who tries to influence legislation on behalf of a special interest.
Example sentence(s):
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
Definition from own experience or research: Лобист е човек кој врши притисок (врз власта)
Example sentence(s):
Во член 2 е дефиниран терминот „лобист“ како физичко лице кое врши лобирање за соодветен паричен надоместок, регистрирано за вршење лобирање согласно законот за лобирање, или е вработено во правно лице кое е регистрирано за вршење на лобирање со кое е склучен договор за лобирање. - Забелешки кон Закон з
Канада и го испорача на Германија поранешниот лобист за оружје Шрајбер - kirilica.com
Explanation: Англиско- македонски речник, група професори, Култура, 1994 г.
Biljana Vasileva Bojcev Macedonia (FYROM) Local time: 19:22 Native speaker of: Macedonian PRO pts in category: 4
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