invitation

  1. Noun.  The act of inviting; solicitation; the requesting of a person's company; as, an invitation to a party, to a dinner, or to visit a friend.
  2. Noun.  A document written or printed, or spoken words, conveying the message by which one is invited.
  3. Noun.  Allurement; enticement.
  4. Noun.  (fencing) A line that is intentionally left open to encourage the opponent to attack.

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