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

Jackson’s lawsuit initially accused Hart and his co-defendants — Hartbeat LLC and several individuals identified as John or Jane Doe — only of breach of written contract, fraud and intentional infliction of emotional distress, but the amended complaint updated the allegations to include fraud in the inducement, malicious prosecution and defamation.

From Los Angeles Times

It is undoubtedly true that Thomas has always been a conservative and could be expected to rule in accordance with that general disposition without financial inducement.

From Slate

District Court in Pensacola alleges Napier and booster and automotive technology businessman Hugh Hathcock with fraudulent misrepresentation and inducement, aiding and abetting fraud, civil conspiracy to commit fraud, negligent misrepresentations, tortious inference with a business relationship or contract, aiding and abetting tortious interference and vicarious liability.

From Seattle Times

Prosecutors would need to show you “encouraged somebody to engage in sexual activity for money or some other inducement.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• encouragement
• stimulus