solicitation
Translation
solicitation, entreaty, propositioning
Examples
He was arrested for solicitation.
He was arrested for solicitation.
The charity made a solicitation for donations.
The charity made a solicitation for donations.
Grammar Patterns
((for sth.)) a request for (sth.) The charity made a solicitation for donations.
Similar Words
Synonyms: request, appeal, entreaty, proposition
Etymology
From Latin 'sollicitare', meaning 'to agitate, disturb', which evolved to mean 'to seek eagerly'.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of the verb 'to solicit'. Think of the act of soliciting for business, donations, or, in a legal context, for illegal acts.