Inducement \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.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)