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inducement

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in⋅duce⋅ment

  [in-doos-muhnt, -dyoos-]
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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   (ĭn-dōōs'mənt, -dyōōs'-)   
n.  

  1. Something that helps bring about an action or a desired result; an incentive: tax breaks intended as an inducement to greater reinvestment.

  2. The act or process of inducing: inducement of sleep.

  3. Law An introductory or background statement explaining the main allegations in a proceeding.

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Legal Dictionary

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 inducements amounted to entrapment>
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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