Lobbied is a term used to describe the act of attempting to influence a decision-maker, such as a politician or government official. It is often done by groups or individuals who are trying to promote a particular cause or agenda. The term 'lobbied' comes from the practice of people gathering in lobbies outside legislative chambers to discuss their issues with legislators. The term 'URGED' is a synonym for 'lobbied, ' and it implies that someone is trying to persuade or convince another person to take a certain action.