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instigation

[ in-sti-gey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act of instigating; incitement.
  2. an incentive.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of instigation1

1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin Բīپō- (stem of Բīپō ). See instigate, ion
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But last night the New York Times reported yet another chat, this one at Hegseth's instigation, and it's even worse than the other one.

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The Romanian prosecutor general has opened a case against Simion for instigation of violence, and on Monday he rowed back on the comments, saying he was using a "metaphor".

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Rather, the inquest heard it was only made at the instigation of defence lawyers after she was charged in April 2021.

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Opposition candidate González fled to Spain on Saturday after being accused of "serious crimes" including the "usurpation" of public duties, document falsification, instigation of disobedience and system sabotage.

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He is accused of "serious crimes" including the "usurpation" of public duties, document falsification, instigation of disobedience and system sabotage, according to the public prosecutor.

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