Inducing
/ɪnˈdusɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) Present participle of induce, meaning to persuade or cause someone to do something, especially in a legal context such as inducing a breach of contract or inducing another to commit a crime.
The defendant was charged with inducing the commission of fraud.
Forms
- induce
- induced
- induces
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Commentary
'Inducing' is mainly used as the present participle form of 'induce' and carries the same legal implications related to causing or persuading actions, particularly in criminal and contract law contexts.
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