Sollicitud

Sol·licitud is a Catalan noun meaning a formal request or application submitted to an individual, a public authority, or an organization. In English, it is commonly translated as "application" or "request." The term originates from the verb sol·licitar (to request) and is formed with the suffix -tud. In standard Catalan orthography, it is often written as sol·licitud with an interpunct to indicate the morpheme boundary; the form sollicitud written without the dot is also encountered, especially in informal contexts.

Usage and contexts include a wide range of administrative and organizational processes. Examples include a sol·licitud de lloc de treball (job application), a sol·licitud d'admissió (application for admission), and a sol·licitud de visat (visa application). A sol·licitud typically requires providing personal information, stating the purpose of the request, attaching supporting documents, and meeting deadlines. It may be submitted electronically or on paper and is usually processed by the relevant authority or organization. Upon submission, the applicant often receives a reference number and can expect a decision, possible requests for additional information, or an opportunity for appeal if the application is denied.

Etymology and related terms: the word is related to the verb sol·licitar and to the noun form sol·licitant, meaning the applicant or requester. The Spanish cognate is solicitud, with the same general meaning of an application or request. In Catalan-speaking contexts, sol·licitud is a common term across governmental, educational, and corporate settings.

See also: sol·licitant; solicitud (Spanish cognate).