Instigation
/ˌɪnstɪˈɡeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of urging, provoking, or inciting another person to engage in unlawful or wrongful conduct.
The defendant was charged with instigation of a riot.
- (n.) The offense of encouraging or persuading another to commit a crime, often considered a form of solicitation or incitement.
Instigation to commit fraud is punishable under criminal law.
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Commentary
Instigation is often legally treated in the same context as incitement and solicitation, focusing on the mental element of prompting another's illegal act.
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