ɪnˈduːsmənt 
British ɪnˈdjuːsmənt
plural inducements
formal
: something that gives you a reason for doing something and makes you want to do it
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.
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“Inducement.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/inducement. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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