solicitation
Pronunciation: [səˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃən]
Context: “business”
(noun) when someone asks for help or support, often related to money or resources. It's like when a charity asks you to donate or a company tries to sell you something.
Example
The school sent out a solicitation for donations to support its programs.
Example
There was no solicitation for money at the event, everyone was just having fun.
Example
Did you receive any solicitation letters from local charities?
Context: “law”
(noun) when someone tries to persuade someone else to do something illegal or inappropriate. It's like when someone asks you to do something against the rules.
Example
The police arrested someone for solicitation when they offered money for illegal services.
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She was not involved in any solicitation that broke the law.
Example
What do you think happens during a case of solicitation?
Context: “communication”
(noun) the act of requesting or asking for something in a formal way. This could be about anything, like asking for help or information.
Example
His solicitation for information about the project was well-received.
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Her solicitation for help was ignored by everyone around her.
Example
Can you give an example of a solicitation you made recently?