1. the action of urging or encouraging someone to do something, especially something wrong or unwise

Examples

• The fight started at the instigation of a few troublemakers.
• She left her job at the instigation of her family.
• The protest began at the instigation of student leaders.
• He acted at the instigation of his business partner.
• The investigation was launched at the instigation of concerned citizens.
• The changes were made at the instigation of the new manager.