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Synonyms
in·duce·ment (ĭn-dōōśmənt, -dyōōś-)

noun 

  1. Something that helps bring about an action or a desired result; an incentive: tax breaks intended as an inducement to greater reinvestment.
  2. The act or process of inducing: inducement of sleep.
  3. Law An introductory or background statement explaining the main allegations in a proceeding.