Inciting
/ɪnˈsaɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (part.)) The act of urging or provoking others to commit unlawful acts, especially crimes or breaches of peace.
He was charged with inciting the crowd to riot.
Forms
- incite
- incited
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Commentary
Commonly appears as a participle used to describe conduct leading to criminal liability for encouraging illegal acts.
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