to do something as an act of provocation

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• provocation — UK [ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n] / US [ˌprɑvəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n] noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms provocation : singular provocation plural provocations something that causes you to react in an angry or violent way, often something that is intended to cause… …   English dictionary

• provocation — prov|o|ca|tion [ ,pravə keıʃn ] noun count or uncount something that causes you to react in an angry or violent way, often something that is intended to cause such a reaction: act of provocation: The attack was an act of provocation by opponents… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• provocation — prov·o·ca·tion /ˌprä və kā shən/ n 1: the act of provoking 2: something that provokes, arouses, or stimulates Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 …   Law dictionary

• provocation — [präv΄ə kā′shən] n. [ME provocacion < MFr provocation < L provocatio] 1. an act or instance of provoking 2. something that provokes; esp., a cause of resentment or irritation …   English World dictionary

• provocation — noun a) The act of provoking, inciting or annoying someone into doing something b) Something that provokes; a provocative act See Also: provocateur …   Wiktionary

• provocation — noun Etymology: Middle English provocacioun, from Anglo French provocacion, from Latin provocation , provocatio, from provocare Date: 14th century 1. the act of provoking ; incitement 2. something that provokes, arouses, or stimulates …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• provocation — provocational, adj. /prov euh kay sheuhn/, n. 1. the act of provoking. 2. something that incites, instigates, angers, or irritates. 3. Crim. Law. words or conduct leading to killing in hot passion and without deliberation. [1375 1425; late ME < L …   Universalium

• provocation — prov•o•ca•tion [[t]ˌprɒv əˈkeɪ ʃən[/t]] n. 1) the act of provoking 2) something that provokes, esp. by inciting, instigating, angering, or irritating • Etymology: 1375–1425; late ME < L prōvocātiō challenge, appeal =prōvocā(re) to provoke+ tiō …   From formal English to slang

• provocation — /prɒvəˈkeɪʃən/ (say provuh kayshuhn) noun 1. the act of provoking. 2. something that incites, instigates, angers, or irritates. 3. Law words or conduct leading to a killing in hot passion and without deliberation. {Middle English, from Latin… …  

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