solicitation
Translation
solicitation, request, entreaty
Examples
The company was accused of illegal solicitation of funds.
The company was accused of illegal solicitation of funds.
He received a solicitation for a new credit card.
He received a solicitation for a new credit card.
Grammar Patterns
((solicitation of sth.)) the act of asking for something The solicitation of donations is their main activity.
Similar Words
Synonyms: request, appeal, entreaty, proposition
Etymology
From Latin 'sollicitare' meaning 'to agitate, disturb'. The act of 'setting someone in motion' to do something.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone 'solely citing' reasons for you to do something, trying to persuade you. This sounds like 'solicitation'.