solicitation
/səˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃən/
noun
- The act of asking for something, such as money, business, or support, often in a formal or persistent way.
- Many cities have laws regulating door-to-door solicitation by salespeople.
- The charity's solicitation of donations raised thousands of dollars for the new shelter.
- The email was a clear solicitation for volunteers to help with the community clean-up.
- A request or appeal, especially one that is written or formal.
- She received a solicitation from the alumni association asking for a contribution.
- His solicitation for a meeting was politely declined by the busy executive.
- The company sent out a solicitation for bids on the new construction project.