instigation

In`sti*ga"tion, n. Etym: [L. instigatio: cf. F. instigation.] Defn: The act of instigating, or the state of being instigated; incitement; esp. to evil or wickedness. The baseness and villainy that . . . the instigation of the devil could bring the sons of men to. South.

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