Answer: lobbies

AnswerCrossword Clue
LOBBIESSpecial interest groups
lobbiesA group of people seeking to influence politicians or public officials on a particular issue
lobbiesAn organized attempt by members of the public to influence politicians or public officials
lobbiesLOBBY, to canvass for support
lobbiesA room providing a space out of which one or more other rooms or corridors lead, typically one near the entrance of a public building