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In ordinary words.
You call it influence. The invoice calls it government relations.
In legal terms.
Lobbying is protected petitioning activity, regulated by registration, reporting and ethics rules.
Where it stops being legal.
This practice is not categorically legal. Applicable federal, state and local laws, disclosures, procedural protections and the specific facts can make particular conduct unlawful.
General U.S.-focused information. Cases and statutes may have jurisdiction-specific exceptions. This citation may be a general primer; verify the governing primary authority. Not legal advice.