*pollicitation*

n. [ L. pollicitatio, fr. pollicitari to promise, v. intens. fr. polliceri to promise: cf. F. pollicitation. ] 1. A voluntary engagement, or a paper containing it; a promise. Bp. Burnet. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Roman Law) A promise without mutuality; a promise which has not been accepted by the person to whom it is made. Bouvier. [ 1913 Webster ]