How do you pronounce "sollicitation"?

The pronunciation is //ˌsɒl.ɪ.sɪˈteɪ.ʃən//. Listen to American and British pronunciations on this page.

sollicitation

Q: What does "sollicitation" mean?

`n.`the act of asking or begging for something; an earnest request; the act of tempting or enticing someone to do something; (business) the act of seeking business or customers

[US]//ˌsɒl.ɪ.sɪˈteɪ.ʃən//

[UK]//ˌsɑː.lɪ.sɪˈteɪ.ʃən//

Translation

n.the act of asking or begging for something; an earnest request; the act of tempting or enticing someone to do something; (business) the act of seeking business or customers

Phrases & Collocations

sollicitation letter

sollicitation process

sollicitations

direct sollicitation

unsolicited sollicitation

Example Sentences

the company received over five hundred job applications for the marketing position.

telemarketing calls are often viewed as an unwanted solicitation of business.

the lawyer was disbarred for the illegal solicitation of clients at the courthouse.

charitable solicitation requires a special permit from the local government in this city.

the new policy strictly forbids the solicitation of bribes by public officials.

sexual solicitation of a minor is a serious felony carrying a heavy prison sentence.

we hired an agency to handle the bid solicitation for the large construction project.

the website clearly states their policy against the solicitation of personal information from users.

police conducted a sting operation to catch the contractor in the solicitation of a kickback.

the corporate policy prohibits the solicitation of gifts from vendors or suppliers.

targeted solicitation of votes near polling stations is illegal on election day.