in·duce·ment

in·duce·ment
/ınˈduːsmənt, Brit ınˈdjuːsmənt/ noun, pl -ments
formal : something that gives you a reason for doing something and makes you want to do it
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Was his decision influenced by any illegal financial inducements?

Employees were offered a bonus as an inducement to finish the project on schedule.

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The low interest rate was little inducement for individuals to save money.


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  • in|duce|ment — «ihn DOOS muhnt, DYOOS », noun. 1. something that influences or persuades; incentive: »A new bicycle for the winner was an inducement to try hard to win the contest. 2. the act of influencing or persuading. 3. Law. the introductory portion of a… …   Useful english dictionary

  • se|duce|ment — «sih DOOS muhnt, DYOOS », noun. = seduction. (Cf. ↑seduction) …   Useful english dictionary

  • tra|duce — «truh DOOS, DYOOS», transitive verb, duced, duc|ing. to speak evil of (a person) falsely; slander. SYNONYM(S): defame, malign, vilify, asperse, calumniate. ╂[earlier, to alter, change over, transport < Latin trādūcere parade in disgrace; ( …   Useful english dictionary

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