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
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Examples of solicitation in a Sentence
the mail is always full of solicitations from worthy causes
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Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 May 2024
The charitable solicitation laws in Maryland are in place to prevent rips-offs.
—Adam Andrzejewski, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2024
See all Example Sentences for solicitation
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“Solicitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solicitation. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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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)
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