noun
solicitation
suh-lih-sih-TAY-shuhn
noun
1
The act of asking for something, such as money, support, or business.
"The nonprofit sent out a mass solicitation for year-end donations."
2
In law, the crime of asking or urging someone to commit an illegal act.
"He was charged with solicitation to commit fraud."
How to Use Solicitation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal request or appeal — or, in law, the crime of urging someone else to break the law.
Common pairings
solicitation of funds
charged with solicitation
Word Forms
solicitations plural
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Etymology
From Latin sollicitātiō, related to solicit.