/ ɪnˈdjuːsmənt; NAmE ɪnˈduːsmənt/ noun
[ C , U ] inducement (to sb) (to do sth) something that is given to sb to persuade them to do sth
SYN incentive :
financial inducements to mothers to stay at home
There is little inducement for them to work harder.
Government officials have been accused of accepting inducements (= bribes ) from local businessmen.
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WORD ORIGIN
late 16th cent.: from induce + -ment .