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单词 solicitations
释义

solicitation

noun

so·​lic·​i·​ta·​tion sə-ˌli-sə-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce solicitation (audio)
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
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Example Sentences

the mail is always full of solicitations from worthy causes
Recent Examples on the Web Thursday, the federal agency issued a press release announcing the pending solicitation and invited developers to pre-register with its procurement system, SAM.gov. Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 The solicitation comes when the digital advertising market has sharply declined, stinging mobile-game makers that rely more on ad sales than in-game sales of virtual goods. Sarah E. Needleman, WSJ, 9 Aug. 2022 In addition, the JOBS act removed a ban on the solicitation of security offerings, which allowed companies to reach a bigger audience of potential investors without geographic restrictions. Jared Feldman, Forbes, 4 May 2022 But Senate aides and a contract solicitation published by the Sergeant at Arms’ office confirmed the chamber uses the same system. Leah Nylen, Bloomberg.com, 23 June 2022 An American Legion deputy director who oversees programming involving youths across the country was among 11 men arrested in a child solicitation sting out of Johnson County last week, the organization confirmed to IndyStar Tuesday. Lawrence Andrea, The Indianapolis Star, 17 May 2022 He is jailed on 30 charges, including child exploitation, child pornography, obstruction of justice and child solicitation, online court records show. NBC News, 16 Feb. 2022 General Disclosure Not an offer to buy, nor a solicitation to sell securities. Ehud Gersten, Forbes, 19 July 2022 Formal charges have yet to be filed in connection to the solicitation sting. Lawrence Andrea, The Indianapolis Star, 17 May 2022 See More

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 How to pronounce solicitation (audio)
: 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)

solicitations

noun

plural of solicitation
as in appeals
an earnest request the mail is always full of solicitations from worthy causes

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • appeals
  • petitions
  • pleas
  • prayers
  • entreaties
  • applications
  • pleadings
  • supplications
  • desires
  • adjurations
  • cries
  • requisitions
  • demands
  • suits
  • suppliances
  • conjurations
  • calls
  • insistences
  • claims
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