Inducement
Pronunciation : In*duce"ment
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [From Induce.]
Definition : 1. The act of inducing, or the state of being induced.
2. That which induces; a motive or consideration that leads one to action or induces one to act; as, reward is an inducement to toil. "Mark the inducement." Shak.
3. (Law)
Defn: Matter stated by way of explanatory preamble or introduction to the main allegations of a pleading; a leading to.
Syn. -- Motive; reason; influence. See Motive.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913