special interests

English

Noun

special interests pl (plural only)

  1. A shadowy group with political power.
    • 1941, Citizen Kane
      And they're going to get the news--the true news--quickly and simply and entertainingly. And no special interests will be allowed to interfere with the truth of that news.
    • 2014, "Support science, not potato special interests" by Renee E. Fox, Baltimore Sun
      Next week, the Senate Appropriations Committee will decide whether to allow special interests rather than science — to determine which foods can be provided through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC).

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