1. the action of encouraging or stirring up violent or unlawful behavior
Usage: often used in legal contexts
2. the act of urging or encouraging someone to do something
Usage: general usage

Examples

• The politician was charged with incitement to violence.
• His speech was considered an incitement to riot.
• The court ruled that the article constituted incitement to hatred.
• She was arrested for incitement of public disorder.
• The teacher’s encouragement was a positive incitement to learn.
• The protest leaders denied any incitement to illegal activity.
• Laws against incitement vary from country to country.