The recent letter-writer offended by AZGF’s donation solicitation due to promotion of Arizona as destination for mountain lion trophy hunters was spot-on; also noting the cruel methods involved.
Arizona Daily Star: Letter: Arizona Game and Fish controlled by Trophy Hunters
The meaning of SOLICITATION is the practice or act or an instance of soliciting; sometimes : an urgent or persistent request : entreaty, importunity. How to use solicitation in a sentence.
Solicitation is the act of asking someone for money, help, support, or an opinion.
Definition of solicitation noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. (especially North American English) the act of asking somebody for something, such as support, money or information; the act of trying to get something or persuading somebody to do something.
SOLICITATION definition: 1. a request for money, information, or help: 2. an offer of sex for money, usually in a public…. Learn more.
- To make solicitation or petition for something desired. 2. To approach or accost someone with an offer of sex in exchange for payment.
The term solicitation refers to a request for something, often money. Many people complain that their mailbox is full of solicitations from companies trying to sell them something, or charities asking for monetary donations.
Noun solicitation (countable and uncountable, plural solicitations) the action or instance of soliciting; petition; proposal Synonyms: petition, appeal
There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun solicitation, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.