Induces
/ɪnˈd(j)uːsɪz/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present of induce, meaning to bring about or cause a legal effect or action.
The lawyer induces the defendant to comply with the settlement terms.
Forms
- induce
- induced
- inducing
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Commentary
As an inflected form of 'induce,' 'induces' is used primarily in describing the act of causing or persuading in legal contexts, such as inducement in contracts or criminal law.
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