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).

See also

• special interest group