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Definition :

Solicitation. It is an indictable offence to solicit and incite another to commit a felony, although no felony be in fact committed, R. v. Higgins (1801) 2 East, 5.

As to arrest by a constable, on view, of a prostitute 'loitering in any thorough fare or public place for the purpose of prostitution or solicitation to the annoyance of the inhabitants or passengers,' see (English) Metropolitan Police Act 1839, s. 54, and s. 28 of the Town Police Clauses Act, 1847, where this street offence is described as 'loitering and importuning passengers for the purpose of prostitution.'