in·duce·ment

[in-doos-muhnt, -dyoos-]
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

pre·in·duce·ment, noun
re·in·duce·ment, noun


3. stimulus, spur, incitement; attraction, lure. See motive.
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inducement (ɪnˈdjuːsmənt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  the act of inducing
2.  a means of inducing; persuasion; incentive
3.  law (in pleading) the introductory part that leads up to and explains the matter in dispute

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Inducement is always a great word to know.
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the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
Example sentences
The teacher of skills needs some inducement to grant his services to a pupil.
If that were the case, a defense based on similar inducement and encouragement
  by private citizens would have to be recognized.
Leaving aside sentimental considerations, one inducement is increasingly
  frequently offered: in return for money, voting rights.
It places colleges in the role of bakers laying out cake samples, with free
  content an inducement to for-credit courses.
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