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From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Lob·by, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Lobbied p. pr. & vb. n. Lobbying.] To address or solicit members of a legislative body in the lobby or elsewhere, with the purpose to influence their votes; in an extended sense, to try to influence decision-makers in any circumstance. [U.S.]

From: WordNet (r) 2.0

 lobby
      n 1: a large entrance or reception room or area [syn: anteroom,
            antechamber, entrance hall, hall, foyer, vestibule]
      2: a group of people who try actively to influence legislation
         [syn: pressure group, third house]
      v : detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the
          outer garments of; as for political or economic favors
          [syn: buttonhole]
      [also: lobbied]

From: WordNet (r) 2.0

 lobbied
      See lobby