incitation

incentive, incitement

noun an-see-tah-SYOHN Rare

Origin: From Latin 'incitatio', from 'incitare' (to urge on).

Usage Note

Incitation refers to encouragement or instigation toward an action; incitation à la haine (incitement to hatred) is a legal term in French law. The verb is inciter (inciter quelqu'un à faire quelque chose). Do not confuse with incitation and invitation — the latter is neutral and social.

Examples

"C'est une incitation à la violence."

Natural Translation

It is an incitement to violence.

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