invitationn.[L. invitatio: cf. F. invitation. See Invite.]()1. 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. A document written or printed, or spoken words, conveying the message by which one is invited.()3. Allurement; enticement.()She gives the leer of invitation. (Shak.)