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Public Interest Group

Description

A public interest group, also known as an advocacy group or pressure group, is an organization that works to promote the common concerns and interests of the general public or a specific demographic. These groups are usually formed with the intention of influencing government policies, legislation, or public opinion on important matters affecting society.

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Noun

Sense 1

A public interest group refers to an organization that aims to address and advance the general welfare and benefit of the public.

Example sentence: The public interest group campaigned for stricter environmental regulations to protect our natural resources.

Sense 2

In a legal context, a public interest group can refer to a nonprofit organization that brings legal cases in the interest of the public, often in areas such as civil rights, consumer protection, or environmental justice.

Example sentence: The public interest group filed a lawsuit against the tobacco industry for their deceptive marketing practices.

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