solicitation

UK
/səˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃən/
US
/səˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃən/

Examples

His friends, after earnest solicitation, had obtained his consent to come forward as a candidate for Parliamentary honors.

Друзья после настойчивых просьб добились его согласия выдвинуть свою кандидатуру в парламент.