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Noun: inducement  in'd(y)oos-munt
  1. A positive motivational influence
    "The possibility of a promotion was a strong inducement for her hard work";
    - incentive, motivator
     
  2. Act of bringing about a desired result
    "inducement of sleep";
    - inducing

Derived forms: inducements

Type of: causation, rational motive

Encyclopedia: Inducement