inducement
ɪnˈdjuːsmənt
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Definition of inducement - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
incentivebenefit offered to encourage specific behavior or action
  • Free samples are an inducement for customers to try new products..
incentive motivation stimulus
2.
legalDatedintroductory statement providing background informationDated
  • The lawyer presented an inducement to set the context.
introduction preamble prelude
3.
shippingDatedadding a port to a ship's route for cargo reasonsDated
  • The inducement of the port was due to high cargo demand.
incentive motivation reason
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deception causing agreement based on false information
The contract was void due to fraud in the inducement.

Origin of inducement

Latin, inducere (to lead in)

Terms with inducement included in their meaning

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enticement
inducement or incentive to do something
finance
bribe or financial inducement
inducement
sum of money given to join a company

Examples of inducement in a sentence

  • Bonuses are an inducement for employees to meet targets.
  • The contract began with an inducement to clarify terms.
  • An inducement was included to explain the legal framework.
  • The inducement of an extra stop increased profits.
  • Inducement of the harbor was crucial for the shipment.

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  1. French:incitation, préambule, ...
  2. German:Anreiz, Einleitung, ...
  3. Italian:incentivo, prologo, ...
  4. Spanish:incentivo, preámbulo, ...
  5. Portuguese:incentivo, introdução, ...
  6. Chinese:激励, 引言, ...
  7. Japanese:インセンティブ, 序文, ...
  8. Arabic:حافِز, تمهيد, ...
  9. Hebrew:תַּמְרִיץ, דִּבְרֵי רֶקַע, ...
  10. Russian:стимул, вводное заявление, ...
  11. Ukrainian:заохочення, вступна заява, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रोत्साहन, प्रस्तावना, ...
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