instigation

[ in-sti-gey-shuh n ]

/ ˌɪn stɪˈgeɪ ʃən /

the act of instigating; incitement.

an incentive.

Origin of instigation

1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin instīgātiōn- (stem of instīgātiō). See instigate, ion

The instigation of one of the parties by the other to commit adultery or other crimes.

Marriage and Divorce Laws of the World |Hyacinthe Ringrose
She had said she had only come at the instigation of her son, who looked upon Anna as a deserving object of help.

The Benefactress |Elizabeth Beauchamp
The works of the ancients were frequently destroyed at the instigation of the monks.

Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 (of 3) |Isaac D'Israeli
She felt it to be the instigation of the devil, and decided to remain on the safe side still.

Evan Harrington, Complete |George Meredith

And meanwhile envy harasses the bonae literae, which are attacked at his (Luther's) instigation by these gadflies.

Erasmus and the Age of Reformation |Johan Huizinga