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solicitation

noun

sə-ˌli-sə-ˈtā-shən

Definition of solicitation

as in plea

an earnest request the mail is always full of solicitations from worthy causes

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Recent Examples of solicitation David Butka, 69, now faces a felony charge of solicitation to commit murder and is being held without bond. — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026 Sometimes individuals who begin the legal process do not know the name of their grandparents, which is a section required in the solicitation process. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026 Epstein pleaded guilty to charges of solicitation of prostitution and solicitation of prostitution with a minor in 2008 and served less than 13 months of his 18-month sentence. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 16 Sep. 2026 The union expressed concerns about the solicitation in an email, saying implementation efforts should not be taken before negotiations are complete. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for solicitation

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The woman accused of keeping him captive, 58-year-old Kimberly Sullivan, is expected to head to trial after turning down two plea deals during a hearing in Waterbury Superior Court earlier this month.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
During Odom’s plea hearing in August, prosecutors presented evidence that Odom had methadone, methamphetamine, and amphetamine in his system and had been receiving methadone treatment for approximately two years.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026

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Guests will also receive a zine-style pamphlet with the same homespun appeal explaining each of the eight sections in RM’s words alongside a diagram of the room.

— Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Ives, a long-time champion of the AI trade, said those appeals shouldn’t worry investors looking at the sector’s long-term viability.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of appeal

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Cameras pick back up 10 weeks later as the show’s captains gather a memorial for fallen fisherman and Rick says a moving prayer.

— Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026
Though there are multiple interpretations of sharia, its essence is to serve as a code for how Muslims should live and worship — covering such matters as prayer, pilgrimages, fasting, charitable donations and personal virtue.

— David Crary, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

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Six years ago when Truist put its name and logo on top of its uptown headquarters at the former Hearst Tower, the building’s architect called it vandalism and a petition pleaded take it down.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026
Although a group of Somerset parents came to the city several years ago with a petition to let the school use the youth center’s fields for PE, a deal was never made, according to city officials.

— Michelle Marchante September 28, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of petition

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