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 news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of any of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. —Kansas City Star, 4 June 2024

Additional Information About the Proposed Merger and Where to Find It This communication does not constitute an offer to buy or sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval. —Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2024

Within hours of the jury’s pronouncement, Mr. Biden sent the first of several solicitations to supporters along the lines of Mr. Tyler’s comments. —Peter Baker, New York Times, 31 May 2024

New Jersey’s current round of solicitations closes on July 10. —Wayne Parry, Fortune, 29 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)