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prov⋅o⋅ca⋅tion
[prov-uh-key-shuh
n] 
–noun
| 1. | the act of provoking. |
| 2. | something that incites, instigates, angers, or irritates. |
| 3. | Criminal Law. words or conduct leading to killing in hot passion and without deliberation. |
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| prov·o·ca·tion (prŏv'ə-kā'shən) n.
[Middle English provocacioun, from Old French provocation, from Latin prōvocātiō, prōvocātiōn-, a challenging, from prōvocātus, past participle of prōvocāre, to challenge; see provoke.] |
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Provocation
Prov`o*ca"tion\, n. [F. provocation, L. provocatio. See Provoke.]1. The act of provoking, or causing vexation or, anger. --Fabyan. 2. That which provokes, or excites anger; the cause of resentment; as, to give provocation. --Paley. 3. Incitement; stimulus; as, provocation to mirth. 4. (Law) Such prior insult or injury as may be supposed, under the circumstances, to create hot blood, and to excuse an assault made in retort or redress. 5. An appeal to a court. Note: [A Latinism] [Obs.] --Ayliffe.
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Language Translation for : provocation
Spanish:
provocación,
German:
die Provokation,
Japanese:
刺激
provocation
1426, from O.Fr. provocation (12c.), from L. provocationem (nom. provocatio) "a calling forth, challenge," from provocatus, pp. of provocare "provoke." Provocative "serving to excite the appetite or lust" is from 1621, from M.Fr. provocatif (1486); used earlier as a noun (c.1412).
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Main Entry: prov·o·ca·tion
Pronunciation: "prä-v&-'kA-sh&n
Function: noun
1 : the act of provoking
2 : something that provokes, arouses, or stimulates
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Main Entry: prov·o·ca·tion
Pronunciation: "präv-&-'kA-sh&n
Function: noun
: the act or process of provoking
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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