— provocational , adj.
/prov'euh kay"sheuhn/ , n.
1. the act of provoking.
2. something that incites, instigates, angers, or irritates.
3. Crim. Law. words or conduct leading to killing in hot passion and without deliberation.
[ 1375-1425; late ME provocation- (s. of provocatio ) a calling forth, equiv. to provocat ( us ) (ptp. of provocare to PROVOKE; see -ATE 1 ) + -ion- -ION ]