inducement

noun

in·duce·ment in-ˈdüs-mənt How to pronounce inducement (audio)

-ˈdyüs-

: a motive or consideration that leads one to action or to additional or more effective actions

: the act or process of inducing

: matter presented by way of introduction or background to explain the principal allegations of a legal cause, plea, or defense

Example Sentences

Was his decision influenced by any illegal financial inducements? Employees were offered a bonus as an inducement to finish the project on schedule. The low interest rate was little inducement for individuals to save money.

Recent Examples on the Web In most instances, offering patients a discount on health care services would be considered an improper patient inducement under the federal Civil Monetary Penalties Law and the Anti-Kickback Statute.

Stacy Bratcher, STAT, 16 Sep. 2022 The authors don’t explore this ground fully, noting little more than magic’s inducement of wonder.

Matthew Hutson, WSJ, 7 Aug. 2022 This much is clear: a lack of NCAA oversight and a patchwork of state laws has turned NIL into a money grab potentially undermining the team concept and a recruiting inducement with a third-party entity striking deals.

Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 31 July 2022 Don't worry, Moss hasn't forgotten that a business might put a charger on its property as an inducement for EV owners to patronize the establishment.

Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver, 7 July 2022 The edge of the rink delivered electric shocks when touched, an inducement to keep skating.

New York Times, 10 June 2022 Doing so as an inducement for athletes to sign with the Hurricanes would be a violation of NCAA rules.

Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 14 June 2022 Musk adheres to the tradition of taking legal and regulatory forbearance as an inducement and invitation to demand more.

Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2022 Additionally, former Louisville assistant coach Jordan Fair was knowingly involved in impermissible recruiting inducement of between $11,800 and $13,500 to Brad Augustine, a non-scholastic boys basketball coach associated with prospects.

Tim Sullivan, The Courier-Journal, 28 Mar. 2022 See More

inducement

noun

as in convincing

the act of reasoning or pleading with someone to accept a belief or course of action gave up smoking only after a prolonged inducement by all the other family members

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Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of inducement are goad, impulse, incentive, motive, and spur. While all these words mean "a stimulus to action," inducement suggests a motive prompted by the deliberate enticements or allurements of another.

offered a watch as an inducement to subscribe

While in some cases nearly identical to inducement, goad suggests a motive that keeps one going against one's will or desire.

thought insecurity a goad to worker efficiency

The words impulse and inducement can be used in similar contexts, but impulse suggests a driving power arising from personal temperament or constitution.

buying on impulse

The meanings of incentive and inducement largely overlap; however, incentive applies to an external influence (such as an expected reward) inciting to action.

a bonus was offered as an incentive

The words motive and inducement are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, motive implies an emotion or desire operating on the will and causing it to act.

a motive for the crime

In some situations, the words spur and inducement are roughly equivalent. However, spur applies to a motive that stimulates the faculties or increases energy or ardor.

fear was a spur to action

单词	inducement
释义	inducement noun in·duce·ment in-ˈdüs-mənt -ˈdyüs- 1 : a motive or consideration that leads one to action or to additional or more effective actions 2 : the act or process of inducing 3 : matter presented by way of introduction or background to explain the principal allegations of a legal cause, plea, or defense Synonyms conversion convincing inducing persuading persuasion suasion See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Was his decision influenced by any illegal financial inducements? Employees were offered a bonus as an inducement to finish the project on schedule. The low interest rate was little inducement for individuals to save money. Recent Examples on the Web In most instances, offering patients a discount on health care services would be considered an improper patient inducement under the federal Civil Monetary Penalties Law and the Anti-Kickback Statute. Stacy Bratcher, STAT, 16 Sep. 2022 The authors don’t explore this ground fully, noting little more than magic’s inducement of wonder. Matthew Hutson, WSJ, 7 Aug. 2022 This much is clear: a lack of NCAA oversight and a patchwork of state laws has turned NIL into a money grab potentially undermining the team concept and a recruiting inducement with a third-party entity striking deals. Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 31 July 2022 Don't worry, Moss hasn't forgotten that a business might put a charger on its property as an inducement for EV owners to patronize the establishment. Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver, 7 July 2022 The edge of the rink delivered electric shocks when touched, an inducement to keep skating. New York Times, 10 June 2022 Doing so as an inducement for athletes to sign with the Hurricanes would be a violation of NCAA rules. Creg Stephenson \| Cstephenson@al.com, al, 14 June 2022 Musk adheres to the tradition of taking legal and regulatory forbearance as an inducement and invitation to demand more. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2022 Additionally, former Louisville assistant coach Jordan Fair was knowingly involved in impermissible recruiting inducement of between $11,800 and $13,500 to Brad Augustine, a non-scholastic boys basketball coach associated with prospects. Tim Sullivan, The Courier-Journal, 28 Mar. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition inducement noun in·duce·ment in-ˈdüs-mənt -ˈdyüs- : something that causes someone to do something Employees were offered inducements to retire early. Legal Definition inducement noun in·duce·ment in-ˈdüs-mənt, -ˈdyüs- 1 : factual matter presented by way of introduction or background to explain the principal allegations of a legal cause (as of slander or libel) compare innuendo 2 : a significant offer or act that promises or encourages the inducements amounted to entrapment inducement noun as in convincing the act of reasoning or pleading with someone to accept a belief or course of action gave up smoking only after a prolonged inducement by all the other family members Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance convincing persuasion conversion inducing persuading suasion seduction coaxing lobbying cajolery blandishment urging exhortation entreaty pressuring tempting wheedling influencing prompting cajolement swaying brainwashing overpersuasion Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of inducement are goad, impulse, incentive, motive, and spur. While all these words mean "a stimulus to action," inducement suggests a motive prompted by the deliberate enticements or allurements of another. offered a watch as an inducement to subscribe While in some cases nearly identical to inducement, goad suggests a motive that keeps one going against one's will or desire. thought insecurity a goad to worker efficiency The words impulse and inducement can be used in similar contexts, but impulse suggests a driving power arising from personal temperament or constitution. buying on impulse The meanings of incentive and inducement largely overlap; however, incentive applies to an external influence (such as an expected reward) inciting to action. a bonus was offered as an incentive The words motive and inducement are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, motive implies an emotion or desire operating on the will and causing it to act. a motive for the crime In some situations, the words spur and inducement are roughly equivalent. However, spur applies to a motive that stimulates the faculties or increases energy or ardor. fear was a spur to action
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