səˌlisəˈtāshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin sollicitation-, sollicitatio, from sollicitatus (past participle of sollicitare ) + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : the pursuit, practice, act, or an instance of soliciting ; often : entreaty , importunity
yield to his solicitations
2. : the operation, influence, pressure, or other inducing effect of something that solicits or attracts or draws : a moving or drawing force : incitement , allurement
unable to resist the solicitations of appetite