In-dūce'ment, n.
n. [Eng. induce, Sp. inducimiento, It. inducimento.]
Sense 1. That which induces; a motive or consideration that leads on or persuades to action; any argument, reason, or fact, that tends to persuade or influence the mind; as, the love of ease is an inducement to idleness.
Sense 2. (Law.) Matter stated by way of explanatory preamble or introduction to the main allegations of a pleading; a leading to.
Synonyms—Motive; reason; influence. See MOTIVE.