inducement

[ in-doos-muhnt, -dyoos- ]

noun

1. the act of inducing.
2. the state of being induced.
3. something that induces, motivates, or persuades; incentive.

   Synonyms: lure, attraction, incitement, spur, stimulus

inducement

/ ɪnˈdjuːsmənt /

noun

1. the act of inducing
2. a means of inducing; persuasion; incentive
3. law (in pleading) the introductory part that leads up to and explains the matter in dispute

Other Words From

• prein·ducement noun
• rein·ducement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of inducement¹

First recorded in 1585–95; induce + -ment

Synonym Study

See motive.

Example Sentences

That included a conviction in 2010 for compensation or inducement for referral of clients who went to preferred medical providers to run up high bills.

From Los Angeles Times

These are "inappropriate inducements", according to a university staff union.

From BBC

“The US and Qatar can push, they can cajole, they can offer inducements, they can offer to help create the technical solutions,” says Chuck Freilich.

From BBC

NIL enforcement is currently on hold after attorneys general in Tennessee and Virginia sued the NCAA, challenging rules that ban recruiting inducements and pay-for-play.

From Seattle Times

He will need to persuade other parties to back him in order to have a working majority in parliament to get laws passed, which means offering inducements in the form of cabinet positions.

From BBC

Related Words

• encouragement
• stimulus