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Definition of: solicit
(sə·lis′it) v.t.
1. To ask for earnestly; seek to obtain by persuasion or entreaty.
2. To beg or entreat (a person) persistently.
3. To influence to action; tempt; especially, to entice (one) to an unlawful or immoral act.
—v.i.
4. To make petition or solicitation. See synonyms under ASK, PLEAD. [<OF solliciter <L sollicitare agitate]
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