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inducement

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in·duce·ment  (n-dsmnt, -dys-)
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.

inducement
Noun
1. something that encourages someone to do something
2. the act of inducing
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.inducementinducement - a positive motivational influence    
rational motive - a motive that can be defended by reasoning or logical argument
dynamic, moral force - an efficient incentive; "they hoped it would act as a spiritual dynamic on all churches"
2.inducementinducement - act of bringing about a desired result; "inducement of sleep"
causation, causing - the act of causing something to happen
corruption - inducement (as of a public official) by improper means (as bribery) to violate duty (as by commiting a felony); "he was held on charges of corruption and racketeering"

inducement
Translations
inducement [ɪnˈdjuːsmənt] n (= incentive) → incentivo, aliciente m
inducement [ɪnˈdjuːsmənt] nincitation f (= incentive); but m;
(pej) (= bribe); pot-de-vin m
inducement [ɪnˈdjuːsmənt] induce nAnreiz m;
(pej) (bribe) → Bestechung f
inducement [ɪnˈdjuːsmənt] nincitamento (= incentive); stimolo, incentivo


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You mean that you do not understand the nature of this payment which to the best men is the great inducement to rule?
With you, it is not, How is such a one likely to be influenced, What is the inducement most likely to act upon such a person's feelings, age, situation, and probable habits of life considered -- but, How should I be influenced, What would be my inducement in acting so and so?
He found, also, a few beaver skins in their camp, for which he paid liberally, as an inducement to them to hunt for more; informing them that some of his party intended to live among the mountains, and trade with the native hunters for their peltries.
 
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