Noun: instigation ,in-stu'gey-shun
- Deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord)
"His instigation of the conflict between the two groups worsened the situation";
- fomentation
- The verbal act of urging on
"His instigation of the protest led to his arrest";
- abetment, abettal
Derived forms: instigations
Type of: encouragement, induction, initiation, trigger