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1.NounAn incentive that helps bring about a desired state.
In some contexts, this can imply bribery."Citation of Richard Stallman ...it won't run on a free platform and (...) your program is actually an inducement for people to install non-free software.(Can we date this quote by {{{2}}} and provide title, author’s full name, and other details?)"
2.NounIn some contexts, this can imply bribery."Citation of Richard Stallman ...it won't run on a free platform and (...) your program is actually an inducement for people to install non-free software.(Can we date this quote by {{{2}}} and provide title, author’s full name, and other details?)"
3.NounAn introductory statement of facts or background information.
4.NounThe act of placing a port on a vessel's itinerary because the volume of cargo offered at that port justifies the cost of routing the vessel.