Lobby

Area for waiting or reception, or efforts to influence government decisions.

waiting room reception area

A lobby is an area in a public building, such as a hotel or office building, used for waiting or reception. It can also refer to efforts by special interest groups to influence decisions made by those in government.

/ˈlɒbi/

The term originates from the Palace of Westminster where people would wait in the lobby to speak with members of parliament.

waiting room reception area influence peddling

building political activity

reception area waiting room advocacy

furniture reception desk

building government

building feature political activity