special interest
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special interest
noun
plural
special interests
special interest
noun
plural
special interests
Britannica Dictionary definition of SPECIAL INTEREST
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chiefly US
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a group that tries to influence the people who run a government in order to help a particular business, cause, industry, etc.
— often plural
— often used before another noun
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The congressmen were accused of selling out to special interests.
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contributions made by special interests
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special interest money/politics
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the influence of special interest groups
