inducement

About 1.09 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun An incentive that helps bring about a desired state. In some contexts, this can imply bribery.

   Citation of Richard Stallman ...it won't run on a free platform and (...) your program is actually an inducement for people to install non-free software.(Can we date this quote by {{{2}}} and provide title, author’s full name, and other details?)

2. noun In some contexts, this can imply bribery.

   Citation of Richard Stallman ...it won't run on a free platform and (...) your program is actually an inducement for people to install non-free software.(Can we date this quote by {{{2}}} and provide title, author’s full name, and other details?)

3. noun An introductory statement of facts or background information.
4. noun The act of placing a port on a vessel's itinerary because the volume of cargo offered at that port justifies the cost of routing the vessel.

Similar words

incentive inducing suasion persuasion abetment reward stimulus motivation gratuity encouragement

Often followed by

to for of is and or was in that

Word family

inducements