inducement

[in-doos-muhnt, -dyoos-]

noun

1. the act of inducing.

2. the state of being induced.

3. something that induces, motivates, or persuades; incentive.

   Synonyms: lure, attraction, incitement, spur, stimulus

inducement

/ ɪnˈdjuːsmənt /

noun

1. the act of inducing

2. a means of inducing; persuasion; incentive

3. law (in pleading) the introductory part that leads up to and explains the matter in dispute

Other Word Forms

• preinducement noun
• reinducement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of inducement¹

First recorded in 1585–95; induce + -ment

Synonym Study

See motive.

Example Sentences

Other inducements from companies adopting a carrot-and-stick approach to getting people back in the office include free food and drinks, comfortable furniture and communal workspaces.

From Los Angeles Times

State officials have advised the governor’s office to consider other financial inducements to zero-emission drivers, such as free or reduced costs to drive in lesser-congested toll lanes on California highways.

From Los Angeles Times

The UK government has spent the last couple of weeks trying to tempt them to stay on board with huge inducements.

From BBC

As an inducement, he threatened to withhold military aid to Ukraine even though it had been appropriated by Congress.

From Los Angeles Times

Kellogg’s plan is to use threats and inducements to get both sides to agree to a cease-fire along the current front lines.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• encouragement 
• stimulus