Topic: TRADE
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| Date: | 1400-1500 |
| Language: | Old French |
| Origin: | solliciter 'to disturb, take charge of', from Latin sollicitare, from sollicitus; SOLICITOUS |
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so‧li‧cit
1 [intransitive usually progressive] to offer to have sex with someone in exchange for money : She was arrested for soliciting.
She was arrested for soliciting.2 [intransitive and transitive] formal to ask someone for money, help, or information : Morgan is accused of illegally soliciting campaign contributions.
Morgan is accused of illegally soliciting campaign contributions. solicit something from somebody The governor sent two officials to Mexico City to solicit aid from the President.
The governor sent two officials to Mexico City to solicit aid from the President.3 [intransitive and transitive] American EnglishBBT to try to sell a product or service by taking it to homes or businesses and showing it to the people there : No soliciting on company premises is allowed.
No soliciting on company premises is allowed.