Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

political-pressure

noun

pəˈlɪtɪkəl-ˈprɛʃər

Definition

Political pressure refers to the influence or coercion exerted on individuals or groups by government officials, political leaders, or interest groups to achieve specific outcomes or changes in policy.

Examples

The government faced significant political pressure to revise the controversial law.
Activists applied political pressure on lawmakers to support environmental protections.
Political pressure can often influence public opinion in critical elections.

Meaning

It denotes the forced application of political force to sway decisions or actions in a desired direction, often during discussions or negotiations regarding legislation or governance.