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.

In*du"cer (?), n. One who, or that which, induces or incites.

In*du"ci*ble (?), a. 1. Capable of being induced, caused, or made to

take place.

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