Instigation

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnstɪˈɡeɪʃən/

Instigation (noun)

  1. The act of starting something, especially a plan or activity, by encouraging others to begin.
  2. Encouragement or pressure that leads people to do something harmful or illegal.
  3. A reason or trigger that makes a problem happen or become worse.

Examples

  • Her instigation started the meeting on time.
  • The instigation of the project helped everyone begin quickly.