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inducement

noun
in·​duce·​ment | \ in-ˈdüs-mÉ™nt How to pronounce inducement (audio) , -ˈdyüs-\

Definition of inducement

1 : a motive or consideration that leads one to action or to additional or more effective actions
2 : the act or process of inducing
3 : matter presented by way of introduction or background to explain the principal allegations of a legal cause, plea, or defense
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Choose the Right Synonym for inducement

motive, impulse, incentive, inducement, spur, goad mean a stimulus to action. motive implies an emotion or desire operating on the will and causing it to act. a motive for the crime impulse suggests a driving power arising from personal temperament or constitution. buying on impulse incentive applies to an external influence (such as an expected reward) inciting to action. a bonus was offered as an incentive inducement suggests a motive prompted by the deliberate enticements or allurements of another. offered a watch as an inducement to subscribe spur applies to a motive that stimulates the faculties or increases energy or ardor. fear was a spur to action goad suggests a motive that keeps one going against one's will or desire. thought insecurity a goad to worker efficiency

Examples of inducement in a Sentence

Was his decision influenced by any illegal financial inducements? Employees were offered a bonus as an inducement to finish the project on schedule. The low interest rate was little inducement for individuals to save money.
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 There was no instance uncovered in the investigation suggesting that any other Auburn coach, staff member, or booster ever offered or provided Wiley (or Purifoy) any impermissible inducement or benefit. — Sam Blum | [email protected], al.com, "Auburn expects basketball program to receive Notice of Allegations from NCAA," 18 July 2019 That is not where inducements to violence against Trump’s opponents have stemmed from. — Jennifer Wright, Harper's BAZAAR, "All the Times Trump Has Incited Violence Against People He Dislikes," 30 Oct. 2018 Bank managers and their bosses have lots of discretion in offering interest rates, cash payments, and other inducements to get your money. — Sean P. Murphy, BostonGlobe.com, "Pay attention to the tiny type when opening — and closing — a money market account," 4 July 2018 Most recently, Walker’s name has been connected to the Cleveland Cavaliers as a possible inducement to convince superstar LeBron James to stay there. — Rick Bonnell, charlotteobserver, "Hornets' Kemba Walker hears trade rumors, says he has a strategy for dealing with them," 29 June 2018 Wisconsin has agreed to more than $4 billion in tax credits and other inducements over a 15-year period, subsidies that amount to thousands of dollars for every job created. — Monica Davey, New York Times, "In Wisconsin Visit, Trump Cheers One Company and Criticizes Another," 28 June 2018 The transactions amounted to less than 10 percent of the $5.2 million in free slots play the casino gave away as inducements during 2015 and 2016. — Andrew Maykuth, Philly.com, "Valley Forge casino fined for excessive free slots play," 27 June 2018 With little inducement, Cavaliere sat in a chair perched in the center of the school's cafeteria as staff, faculty, and students looked on. — Dennis Hohenberger, Courant Community, "Principal Honors Bet For Autism Awareness Month," 15 May 2018 Over time, business discounts have evolved into a hybrid, part charity and part inducement to boost traffic to a movie, play, museum, store, service or restaurant. — Logan Jenkins, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Seniors, don't discount importance of being curious," 3 May 2018

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First Known Use of inducement

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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inducement

noun
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English Language Learners Definition of inducement

formal : something that gives you a reason for doing something and makes you want to do it

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inducement

noun
in·​duce·​ment | \ in-ˈdüs-mÉ™nt How to pronounce inducement (audio) , -ˈdyüs-\

Kids Definition of inducement

: something that causes someone to do something Employees were offered inducements to retire early.

inducement

noun
in·​duce·​ment | \ in-ˈdüs-mÉ™nt, -ˈdyüs- How to pronounce inducement (audio) \

Legal Definition of inducement

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 the inducements amounted to entrapment

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