plutocracy
on Saturday, June 23, 20181 : government by the wealthy 2 : a controlling class of the wealthy
oligarch
on Saturday, June 23, 2018(especially in Russia) a very rich business leader with a great deal of political influence.
oligarchy
on Saturday, June 23, 2018: a government in which a small group exercises control especially for corrupt and selfish purposes
lobbying
on Thursday, June 21, 2018: to attempt to influence or sway (someone, such as a public official) toward a desired action • lobbying senators for tax reform, sometimes implicitly connected to campaign contributions
lobbyist
on Thursday, June 21, 2018: someone employed to attempt to influence or sway (someone, such as a public official) toward a desired action • lobbying senators for tax reform, sometimes implicitly connected to campaign contributions
lobbyists
on Thursday, June 21, 2018: those who attempt to influence or sway (someone, such as a public official) toward a desired action • lobbying senators for tax reform, sometimes implicitly connected to campaign contributions
kleptocracy
on Thursday, June 21, 2018: government by those who seek chiefly status and personal gain at the expense of the governed; also : a particular government of this kind
fundraising
on Wednesday, June 20, 2018seeking financial support for a charity, cause, or other enterprise.