Incitement
/ɪnˈsaɪtmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of provoking or urging another to commit a wrongful or unlawful act.
The defendant was charged with incitement to riot after encouraging the crowd to violence.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, incitement specifically involves prompting or encouraging unlawful conduct, often requiring intent and likelihood of harm.
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