instigation
the act of instigating; incitement.
an incentive.
Origin of instigation
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How to use instigation in a sentence
He believes private channels on all three platforms hosted the most aggressive planning and instigation for the Capitol siege.
TheDonald’s owner speaks out on why he finally pulled plug on hate-filled site | Craig Timberg, Drew Harwell | February 5, 2021 | Washington PostHBO also brings valuable support, at the generous instigation of Co-President Richard Plepler.
At his instigation a persecution of unprecedented virulence raged like an epidemic throughout the empire.
The Catacombs of Rome | William Henry WithrowThere she abandoned her youthful lover at the instigation of Chatelet and of Mme. d'Espard.
Repertory Of The Comedie Humaine, Complete, A -- Z | Anatole Cerfberr and Jules Franois ChristopheVegetable food in his new home was less abundant than in his old, and the instigation to agricultural pursuits was stronger.
Man And His Ancestor | Charles Morris
At her instigation they had set out upon this adventure, which might well turn out according to any fashion that she chose.
The Double Four | E. Phillips OppenheimAt his instigation exploring parties were sent out, and one of these discovered the Brisbane river which was named after him.
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