Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Inducement \In*duce"ment\, n. [From {Induce}.]
   1. The act of inducing, or the state of being induced.

   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.

   3. (Law) Matter stated by way of explanatory preamble or
      introduction to the main allegations of a pleading; a
      leading to.

   Syn: Motive; reason; influence. See {Motive}.

Source : WordNet®

inducement
     n 1: a positive motivational influence [syn: {incentive}, {motivator}]
          [ant: {disincentive}]
     2: act of bringing about a desired result; "inducement of
        sleep" [syn: {inducing}]