inducement
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noun \in-ˈdüs-mənt, -ˈdyüs-\Definition of INDUCEMENT
1
: a motive or consideration that leads one to action or to additional or more effective actions
2
: the act or process of inducing
3
: matter presented by way of introduction or background to explain the principal allegations of a legal cause, plea, or defense
See Examples of INDUCEMENT
- Was his decision influenced by any illegal financial inducements?
- Employees were offered a bonus as an inducement to finish the project on schedule.
- The low interest rate was little inducement for individuals to save money.
First Known Use of INDUCEMENT
1594
Related to INDUCEMENT
- Synonyms
- conversion, convincing, persuasion, inducing, persuading, suasion
See Synonym Discussion at motive
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