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instigation

Instigation (noun) means the act of instigating, or the state of being instigated; incitement; especially to evil or wickedness.

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The act of instigating, or the state of being instigated; incitement; especially to evil or wickedness.
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Etymology

From Middle English instigacioun, from Old French instigacïon and Latin instīgātio.

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"instigation" (noun) means the act of instigating, or the state of being instigated; incitement; especially to evil or wickedness.

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