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solicitude definition

so·lici·tude (-to̵̅o̅d′, -tyo̵̅o̅d′)

noun

  1. the state of being solicitous; care, concern, etc.; sometimes, excessive care or concern
  2. causes of care or concern

Etymology: ME < L sollicitudo

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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