In*duce"ment (?), n. [From Induce.]
1.
The act of inducing, or the state of being induced.
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.
3. Law
Matter stated by way of explanatory preamble or introduction to the main allegations of a pleading; a leading to.
Syn. -- Motive; reason; influence. See Motive.
© Webster 1913.