Instigators
Definitions
- (n.) Plural form of instigator, referring to persons who incite or provoke others to commit an unlawful act.
The instigators of the riot were arrested by the police.
Forms
- instigator
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Commentary
The term is mostly used in criminal contexts to denote those who encourage or provoke criminal behavior, often with legal liability implications.
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