Solicitation

(noun.) the act of enticing a person to do something wrong (as an offer of sex in return for money).

(noun.) request for a sum of money; 'an appeal to raise money for starving children'.

(noun.) an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status; 'a solicitation to the king for relief'.

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• I have no doubt that their leaving was at the earnest solicitation of the War Department. 尤利西斯·格兰特. U．S．格兰特的个人回忆录.
• Her visits there, beginning by chance, were continued by solicitation. 简·奥斯汀. 曼斯菲尔德庄园.
• Arthur mentioned his name, and his having promised to call, on the solicitation of Mr Chivery. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 小杜丽.
• They only came forth gracefully on solicitation. 乔治·艾略特. 米德尔马契.
• Mr. Woodcourt would have remained outside, but at my solicitation went in with us. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 荒凉山庄.

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