incitement
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Steinbeck never points to a definitive incitement to explain her behavior, instead writing, “I believe there are monsters born in the world to human parents” to open a chapter devoted to Cathy’s backstory.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026
But more than 700 members of the film industry signed a petition in support of the filmmakers, saying they were being subjected to a "campaign of incitement and vilification".
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
She told the court that seeking justice for Tiananmen victims is a moral duty, which "should not be classified as incitement to commit a crime".
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
Four people face preliminary charges ranging from incitement of hatred to criminal conspiracy in the case.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 21, 2026
We were joined for two weeks by Walter, who had been on trial in Johannesburg for incitement to strike while I had been in Pretoria.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing incitement
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948), List 1
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