Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

solicitation

noun

/səˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃən/

Definition

The act of asking for or trying to obtain something from someone.

Examples

The company faced legal issues due to solicitation of donations without proper authorization.
Her solicitation of feedback helped improve the project significantly.
He engaged in solicitation for new clients during the networking event.

Meaning

Solicitation refers to the process of requesting or encouraging someone to engage in an action or provide something, often related to business or legal contexts.