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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- A provocation test, also called a provocation trial or provocation study, is a form of medical clinical trial whereby parti****nts are exposed to either...
- 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...
- 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...
- that day. In response, French President Jacques Chirac condemned "overt provocations" which could inflame p****ions. "Anything that can hurt the convictions...
- In English law, provocation was a mitigatory defence to murder which had taken many guises over generations many of which had been strongly disapproved...
- La Provocation (English: The Provocation) is a German-language drama film from 1970. It was directed by André Charpak, written by André Charpak and Jean...
- the United States, in response to what was claimed to be a "series of provocations" by the United States government when the U.S. was still officially neutral...
- 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...
- during mating season (autumn and winter) and may injure or kill with provocation. The Western moose inhabits British Columbia, eastern Yukon, Northwest...