Thesaurus results for SOLICITATION

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 Lawrence faces multiple charges, including grand theft of motor vehicle parts, burglary conspiracy, grand theft conspiracy, and criminal solicitation. — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026 Bridegan’s ex-wife’s husband was charged with first-degree murder and solicitation to commit a capital felony. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Scott Butler Fernandez Saldana was initially charged with first-degree murder, solicitation to commit a capital felony, conspiracy to commit murder and child abuse. — Lianna Norman, Florida Times-Union, 17 Aug. 2026 He is charged with two counts of child solicitation, which are Level 4 and Level 5 felonies. — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for solicitation

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Clancy was tried in a Massachusetts court of law, one of the few venues where defendants such as Clancy enjoy the presumption of proof for pleas of insanity, once they are allowed to make such a plea.

— Richard E. Vatz, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2026
Offering a plea deal or abandoning the prosecution The more unlikely options include the prosecution offering a plea deal to Clancy or dropping the case entirely.

— Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of plea

Noun

Tarkowski slid in from behind to stop a certain goal, with United’s penalty appeals waved away.

— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Such contradictions, that cats can be both domesticated and yet somewhat feral, is part of their appeal, says comedian Drennon Davis, whose four cats have found internet fame via his short-form videos.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of appeal

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Before Buchanan turned his final prayer into a touchdown, Underwood was quite underwhelming (11 of 21, 123 yards, INT, lost fumble).

— Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Every September 11th, people assemble near Ground Zero for the tolling of a bell, the whispering of prayers, the offering of flowers, the waving of flags.

— Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of prayer

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During an April 11, 2025, hearing, the prosecutor attempted to convince Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic that the state should be allowed to withdraw the petition for resentencing, USA TODAY previously reported.

— Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
The issue will be on the ballot if a petition filed with the city clerk is signed by 15% of qualified electors.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of petition

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