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The act of soliciting.
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In criminal law:
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The inciting of another to commit a crime.
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The enticing of a man by a prostitute in a public place.
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Endeavor to influence by bribery.
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An earnest request; a seeking with some degree of zeal and earnestness to obtain something from another: as, the solicitation of a favor.
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(d ) Advocacy.
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Synonyms Entreaty, supplication, importunity, appeal, petition, suit.