inducement

in·duce·ment

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

Examples of INDUCEMENT

1. Was his decision influenced by any illegal financial inducements?
2. Employees were offered a bonus as an inducement to finish the project on schedule.
3. 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

Related Words: blandishment, cajolement, cajolery, coaxing, entreaty, exhortation, urging, wheedling; seduction, tempting; influencing, prompting, swaying; lobbying, pressuring; brainwashing, overpersuasion

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