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The definition of an inducement is a bribe or something that persuades someone to do something.

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An example of an inducement is when you do not want to go to a party and your friend tells you that the boy you have a crush on is going to be there in order to get you to go.

See inducement in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

an inducing or being induced
anything that induces; motive; incentive
Law
1. an explanatory introduction in a pleading
2. the benefit which a party is to receive for entering into a contract

See inducement in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

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

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