inducement

[ in-doos-muhnt, -dyoos- ]
/ ɪnˈdus mənt, -ˈdyus- /
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noun

the act of inducing.
the state of being induced.
something that induces, motivates, or persuades; incentive.

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Origin of inducement

First recorded in 1585–95; induce + -ment

synonym study for inducement

3. See motive.

OTHER WORDS FROM inducement

pre·in·duce·ment, nounre·in·duce·ment, noun

Words nearby inducement

induced emission, induced enzyme, induced hypotension, induced radioactivity, induced reaction, inducement, inducer, inducible enzyme, induct, inductance, inductee
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Words related to inducement

stimulus, encouragement, desire, urge, incitement, bait, temptation, come-on, influence, lure, spur, twist, hook, attraction, impulse, consideration, reward, cause, leader, con

Example sentences from the Web for inducement

British Dictionary definitions for inducement

inducement
/ (ɪnˈdjuːsmənt) /

noun

the act of inducing
a means of inducing; persuasion; incentive
law (in pleading) the introductory part that leads up to and explains the matter in dispute
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