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   Inducement , n. [From Induce.]
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   The act of inducing, or the state of being induced.
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   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.” 
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   (Law) Matter stated by way of explanatory preamble or introduction to the main allegations of a pleading; a leading to.
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   Syn. -- Motive; reason; influence. See Motive.
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