SOLICITING Definition & Meaning

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soliciting

[ suh-lis-i-ting ]

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noun

the act of requesting something, especially money:
Deceptive advertising, soliciting, and recruitment are prohibited on campus.
the act of offering to exchange money for sex:
One man, arrested twice for online soliciting, was rearrested while on a work release program.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of soliciting¹

solicit ( def ) + -ing ¹( def )

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Adams was charged with conspiracy, fraud, soliciting illegal campaign contributions, and bribery.

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“One-hundred-sixty-two and 0!” another yelled Friday, soliciting a chorus of cheers back in response.

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Lawyers are prohibited from soliciting clients in person, over the phone or using other real-time communications, and are barred from using non-lawyers to solicit clients, a practice known as capping.

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Psychics, tarot readers and astrologers say scammers are cloning their Instagram accounts and soliciting payments from their followers for faux readings.

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A DWP spokesperson said the utility began soliciting proposals for private security to protect Quiñones before the Jan. 7 fire.

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