Category:Provocation

Prov`o*ca"tion, n. Etym: [f. provocation, l. provocatio. See Provoke.]

1. The act of provoking, or causing vexation or, anger. Fabyan.

2. That which provokes, or excites anger; the cause of resentment; As, to give provocation. Paley.

3. Incitement; stimulus; as, provocation to mirth.

4. (law)

Defn: such prior insult or injury as may be supposed, under the Circumstances, to create hot blood, and to excuse an assault made in Retort or redress.

5. An appeal to a court.

Note: [a latinism] [obs.] Ayliffe.