Inducement (?), n. [From Induce.][1913 Webster]
1. The act of inducing, or the state of being induced.[1913 Webster]
2. That which induces; a motive or consideration that leads one to action or induces one to act; as, reward is an inducement to toil. “Mark the inducement.” Shak.[1913 Webster]
3. (Law) Matter stated by way of explanatory preamble or introduction to the main allegations of a pleading; a leading to.[1913 Webster]
Syn. -- Motive; reason; influence. See Motive.[1913 Webster]