principal purpose
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From 347 U.S. 612 - United States v. Harriss · 1954Most cited · 3,823 citing opinions
the 'principal purpose' requirement does not exclude a contribution which in substantial part is to be used to influence legislation through direct communication with Congress or a person whose activities in substantial part are directed to influencing legislation through direct communication with Congress