solicitation

The act of soliciting.

In criminal law:

The inciting of another to commit a crime.

The enticing of a man by a prostitute in a public place.

Endeavor to influence by bribery.

An earnest request; a seeking with some degree of zeal and earnestness to obtain something from another: as, the solicitation of a favor.

(d ) Advocacy.

Synonyms Entreaty, supplication, importunity, appeal, petition, suit.

The act of soliciting; earnest request; persistent asking; importunity.

Excitement; invitation.