instigation

[in-sti-gey-shuhn]

noun

1. the act of instigating; incitement.

2. an incentive.

Word History and Origins

Origin of instigation¹

1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin instīgātiōn- (stem of instīgātiō ). See instigate, ion

Example Sentences

In total, six people have been arrested on suspicion of commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism.

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All four were arrested on suspicion of commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism.

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All six were arrested on suspicion of commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism.

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In total, six people are in custody on suspicion of commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism.

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Police believe that Al-Shamie may have been influenced by "extreme Islamist ideology" and said three more people, between 18 and mid-40s, had been arrested on suspicion of commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism.

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