inducement
NounUS[in-doo-smuhnt]/ˌɪnˈdusmənt/3 syllables
Open English WordNet
Noun (2)
- a positive motivational influenceSynonyms: incentivemotivatorType of rational motiveKinds moral force, dynamic
- act of bringing about a desired result“inducement of sleep”Synonyms: inducingType of causing, causationKinds corruption
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)
In·duce′ment noun
Origin: 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.” William Shakespeare
3. Law Matter stated by way of explanatory preamble or introduction to the main allegations of a pleading; a leading to.
Synonyms: Motive; reason; influence. See Motive.
Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54