Meaning of INDUCEMENT
| Pronunciation: | | in'doosmunt
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- [n] act of bringing about a desired result; "inducement of sleep"
- [n] a positive motivational influence
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| | Synonyms: | | incentive, inducing, motivator |
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| | Antonyms: | | deterrence, disincentive | | |
| | See Also: | | causation, causing, dynamic, moral force, rational motive | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \In*duce"ment\, n. [From {Induce}.]
1. The act of inducing, or the state of being induced.
2. That which induces; a motive or consideration that leads
one to action or induces one to act; as, reward is an
inducement to toil. ``Mark the inducement.'' --Shak.
3. (Law) Matter stated by way of explanatory preamble or
introduction to the main allegations of a pleading; a
leading to.
Syn: Motive; reason; influence. See {Motive}.
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