Associations to the word «Instigation»

Wiktionary

INSTIGATION, noun. The act of instigating, or the state of being instigated; incitement; especially to evil or wickedness.

Dictionary definition

INSTIGATION, noun. The verbal act of urging on.
INSTIGATION, noun. Deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord).

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle