1. The act of inducing, or the state of being induced. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. That which induces; a motive or consideration that leads one to action or induces one to act; as, reward is an inducement to toil. “Mark the inducement.” Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Law) Matter stated by way of explanatory preamble or introduction to the main allegations of a pleading; a leading to. [ 1913 Webster ]