PROVOCATION


Meaning of PROVOCATION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌprɔvəˈkeɪʃən ]

n. 1 the act or an instance of provoking; a state of being provoked (did it under severe provocation). 2 a cause of annoyance. 3 Law an action, insult, etc. held to be likely to provoke physical retaliation. [ME f. OF provocation or L provocatio (as PROVOKE)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.