inducement

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Noun

1. 1
   An incentive that helps bring about a desired state.
2. 2
   An incentive that helps bring about a desired state: In some contexts, this can imply bribery.
3. 3
   An introductory statement of facts or background information.
4. 4
   The act of placing a port on a vessel's itinerary because the volume of cargo offered at that port justifies the cost of routing the vessel.