PROVOCATIONS
Noun
provocations
plural of provocation
Source: Wiktionary
PROVOCATION
Prov`o*ca"tion, n. Etym: [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)
Definition: 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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