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 Defendants in those cases now face charges including grooming, indecent solicitation of a minor and traveling to meet a minor. — Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026 This material should not be construed as a recommendation, or advice or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any investment. — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 13 July 2026 Leedberg-Snow pleaded guilty to felony counts of solicitation to commit vital records fraud, title fraud, theft by misapplication of property and witness tampering, per the attorney general’s office. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 The firm, also known as DTLA, denied allegations of unethical solicitation. — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for solicitation

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Noun

His defense and the prosecution had agreed to a plea deal that would result in a fine and no probation or jail time, the attorneys said in court.

— Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
Her husband, Cailen Waddell, shared an impassioned plea for Liz’s safe return in a July 24 Facebook post.

— Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026

Definition of plea

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An appeal, on the other hand, can only consider evidence that’s already in the record and is typically filed when a defendant is questioning a judge’s decision.

— Alex Brizee July 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
At the same time, Ghana and other African nations have made more deliberate appeals to descendants of the diaspora through citizenship, residency, tourism and investment initiatives.

— Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of appeal

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Just over one week later, as the families continue to grieve and finalize the teens’ funeral plans, their thoughts and prayers are being sent to their friend in the hospital still fighting for his life.

— Eric Adler July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
His sisters and mother, clad in black and gold, gripped their own prayer cards.

— Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of prayer

Noun

As part of his petition, Kohberger also filed a motion and affidavit in support of appointment of counsel.

— Alex Brizee July 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
The injunction petition said she was later taken into custody under Florida's Baker Act, which allows authorities to temporarily detain a person for a mental health examination under certain circumstances.

— Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of petition

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