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–noun

1.	the act of inducing.

2.	the state of being induced.

3.	something that induces, motivates, or persuades; incentive.

[Origin: 1585–95; induce + -ment

]

—Synonyms 3. stimulus, spur, incitement; attraction, lure. See motive.

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in·duce·ment Audio Help (ĭn-dōōs'mənt, -dyōōs'-) Pronunciation Key
n.

Something that helps bring about an action or a desired result; an incentive: tax breaks intended as an inducement to greater reinvestment.
The act or process of inducing: inducement of sleep.
Law An introductory or background statement explaining the main allegations in a proceeding.

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inducement
noun
1.	a positive motivational influence [syn: incentive] [ant: deterrence]
2.	act of bringing about a desired result; "inducement of sleep"

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Main Entry: in·duce·ment
Pronunciation: in-'düs-m&nt, -'dyüs-
Function: noun
1 : factual matter presented by way of introduction or background to explain the principal allegations of a legal cause (as of slander or libel) —compare INNUENDO
2 : a significant offer or act that promises or encourages <the inducements amounted to entrapment>

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Inducement

In*duce"ment\, n. [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." --Shak.

3. (Law) Matter stated by way of explanatory preamble or introduction to the main allegations of a pleading; a leading to.

Syn: Motive; reason; influence. See Motive.

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