inducement (ɪnˈdjuːsmənt
)
Definitions
noun
- the act of inducing
- a means of inducing; persuasion; incentive
- law (in pleading) the introductory part that leads up to and explains the matter in dispute
Synonyms
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incentive,
motive,
cause,
influence,
reward,
come-on,
spur,
consideration,
attraction,
lure,
bait,
carrot,
encouragement,
impulse,
stimulus,
incitement,
clarion call,
Usage examples
And food, after all, is for us only an inducement to conversation.
, Dreams of Innocence (1994)This has raised the question of whether education or medicare provided by a church can be considered an inducement.
India Today (2002)``I am in no position to offer Mr Windsor any inducement , nor did I. '
The Mercury, Sunday Tasmanian (2004)Power is what gets things done; hard power does it by coercion, soft power does it by persuasion, attraction and inducement.
Times, Sunday Times (2004)She wanted it to be made clear to the Prince that her only inducement for giving up the letters was his peace of mind.
, PERDITA: The Life of Mary Robinson (2004)