Criminal Law

Solicitation

/ suh-lis-ih-TAY-shun /

Definition

Asking or encouraging another to commit a crime.

Used in Context

“Solicitation of murder is treated as a serious felony offense.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: sollicitare, to disturb

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