Definition of Provocations. Meaning of Provocations. Synonyms of Provocations

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Definition of Provocations

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 Provocations from wikipedia

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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...
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- the North under the previous administrations and, amid North Korean provocations, a conservative government was elected in 2007 led by President Lee Myung-bak...