Provok
/ˈprɒvəʊk/
Definitions
- (v.) To intentionally incite or stimulate a reaction or response, especially in legal contexts regarding liability or criminal acts.
The defendant's actions were designed to provok the plaintiff into retaliating.
Forms
- provokes
- provoked
- provoking
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'provok' often involves establishing intent to cause a reaction that may have legal consequences.
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