Definition of Provocation. Meaning of Provocation. Synonyms of Provocation

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Definition of Provocation

Provocation
Provocation Prov`o*ca"tion, n. [F. provocation, L. provocatio. See Provoke.] 1. The act of provoking, or causing vexation or, anger. --Fabyan. 2. That which provokes, or excites anger; the cause of resentment; as, to give provocation. --Paley. 3. Incitement; stimulus; as, provocation to mirth. 4. (Law) Such prior insult or injury as may be supposed, under the circumstances, to create hot blood, and to excuse an assault made in retort or redress. 5. An appeal to a court. Note: [A Latinism] [Obs.] --Ayliffe.

Meaning of Provocation from wikipedia

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- In law, provocation is when a person is considered to have committed a criminal act partly because of a preceding set of events that might cause a reasonable...
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- involuntary manslaughter. Provocation consists of the reasons for which one person kills another. "Adequate" or "reasonable" provocation is what makes the difference...
- of war, Hitler did not mention the Gleiwitz incident but grouped all provocations staged by the SS as an alleged "Polish ****ault" on Germany. The Gleiwitz...
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- Fear or provocation of violence is a statutory offence in England and Wales created under the Public Order Act 1986. The offence is created by section...
- that day. In response, French President Jacques Chirac condemned "overt provocations" which could inflame p****ions. "Anything that can hurt the convictions...