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inducement

noun

in·​duce·​ment in-ˈdüs-mənt How to pronounce inducement (audio)
-ˈdyüs-
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

Synonyms

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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

Example Sentences

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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Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of inducement was in 1594

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