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Definition: A foreign agent is a person who registers with the federal government as a lobbyist representing the interests of a foreign nation or corporation.
Example: A lobbyist hired by a Chinese company to represent their interests in the United States would be considered a foreign agent.
Explanation: The example illustrates the definition of a foreign agent as someone who represents the interests of a foreign nation or corporation. In this case, the lobbyist is hired by a Chinese company to represent their interests in the United States, making them a foreign agent.