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.