entreaty

The definition of an entreaty is an earnest request.

(noun)

When a strong advocate for peace earnestly begs for the war to stop, this is an example of an entreaty.

See entreaty in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. entreaties

an earnest request; supplication; prayer

Origin: ME entrete: see entreat

See entreaty in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. en·treat·ies

An earnest request or petition; a plea.

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