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Definition of

interest group

General Management

group promoting members' interests a group that is concerned with promoting the economic interests of its members, for example, a business association, professional association, or labor union

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Definitions of ’interest group’ and meaning of ’interest group’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’interest group’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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