solicitation

noun

so·​lic·​i·​ta·​tion sə-ˌli-sə-ˈtā-shən 

1

: the practice or act or an instance of soliciting

especially : entreaty, importunity

2

: a moving or drawing force : incitement, allurement

Synonyms

• adjuration
• appeal
• conjuration
• cry
• desire
• entreaty
• petition
• plea
• pleading
• prayer
• suit
• suppliance
• supplication

Examples of solicitation in a Sentence

the mail is always full of solicitations from worthy causes

Recent Examples on the Web

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or constitute a solicitation of an offer to buy. —Miami Herald, 15 May 2024

Prosecutors are seeking to detain them pending trial on charges that include child solicitation by an electronic communication device. —Susan Montoya Bryan, Fortune, 9 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1520, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Legal Definition

solicitation

noun

so·​lic·​i·​ta·​tion sə-ˌli-sə-ˈtā-shən 

: an act or practice or an instance of soliciting

solicitation of a proxy for a shareholder vote

specifically : the crime of soliciting someone to commit a crime (as murder)