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soliciting

noun
1
The act of asking for money, business, or, illegally, for paid sex.
"Signs near the mall warned against soliciting without a permit."

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In plain EnglishThe ongoing act of asking for something — often used for street solicitation, whether commercial or illegal.

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solicitings plural

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