Instigation
Pronunciation: /ˌɪnstɪˈɡeɪʃən/
Instigation (noun)
- The act of starting something, especially a plan or activity, by encouraging others to begin.
- Encouragement or pressure that leads people to do something harmful or illegal.
- 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.