solicited

[ suh-lis-i-tid ]

adjective

1. sought by means of a request or invitation; asked for:

   The journal publishes both solicited and unsolicited articles.

2. asked or invited to do, provide, or contribute to something:

   She is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and serves as a solicited reviewer of NASA education products.

3. approached with an offer to engage in the exchange of sex for money:

   A police officer was arrested after literally being caught on duty with his pants down in the company of a solicited prostitute.

4. influenced or incited to action, especially wrong or illegal action:

   If the solicited party accomplishes the contemplated act, the one who instigated it may be punished as an accessory.

Other Words From

• un·so·lic·it·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of solicited¹

solicit ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

For example, when Harris as San Francisco’s district attorney sponsored legislation to increase penalties for adults who solicited sex from minors, then-Gov.

From Los Angeles Times

He solicited “assurances” from Prelogar that the government would not prosecute a seller “who is truly not aware that they are violating the law,” which she provided.

From Slate

Officials said Chan solicited and accepted more than $750,000 in bribe money for himself and facilitated more than a million in bribes from property developers to Huizar.

From Los Angeles Times

In one of her first acts as an elected official, Harris sponsored a bill signed into law by Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger that increased penalties for adults who solicited sex from minors and was considered revolutionary for its push to transform children from criminals into victims.

From Los Angeles Times

Warren also solicited help from a Trojan, former USC coach Stan Morrison informing the selection committee about what it was like to face Foster.

From Los Angeles Times