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The act of inducing, or the state of being induced.

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  1. n. The act of inducing, or the state of being induced.
  2. n. That which induces; a motive or consideration that leads one to action or induces one to act; as, reward is an inducement to toil.
  3. n. Matter stated by way of explanatory preamble or introduction to the main allegations of a pleading; a leading to.
  4. n. a positive motivational influence
  5. n. act of bringing about a desired result
  6. 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) 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.
  7. Matter stated by way of explanatory preamble or introduction tothe main allegations of a pleading; a leading to.
  8. n:100 n. act of bringing about a desired result