1. requests for something, especially money, help, or support
Usage: plural form of solicitation
2. attempts to obtain business or customers through advertising or personal contact
Usage: business context
3. attempts to persuade someone to commit a crime or wrongful act
Usage: legal context

Examples

• The charity received numerous solicitations for donations during the holiday season.
• Door-to-door solicitations are prohibited in this neighborhood.
• The company’s email solicitations were marked as spam by many recipients.
• Political candidates sent out solicitations asking for campaign contributions.
• The lawyer was charged with solicitations to commit fraud.
• Telephone solicitations often interrupt dinner time.
• The organization’s solicitations for volunteers were very successful.