Provocation
/ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of inciting or arousing a person to react, typically leading to a loss of self-control.
The defendant claimed provocation as a defense for his aggressive behavior.
- (n.) A legal defense asserting that the accused was provoked into committing a crime, reducing culpability.
The court accepted provocation as a mitigating factor in the manslaughter case.
Forms
- provocations
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Commentary
In legal drafting, clearly distinguish provocation as a factual trigger from the legal doctrine mitigating liability.
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