Provocation
noun
1.
the act of provoking.
2.
something that incites, instigates, angers, or irritates.
3.
Criminal Law. words or conduct leading to killing in hot passion and without deliberation.
noun
1.
the act of provoking or inciting
2.
something that causes indignation, anger, etc
3.
(English criminal law) words or conduct that incite a person to attack another
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