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 ]
[dīkā] (n) EN: invitation to a monk ; letter of invitation to a Buddhist monk ; solicitation for a contribution ; subscription for Buddhist temple funds