n. [ L. incitatio: cf. F. incitation. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
1. The act of inciting or moving to action. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. That which incites to action; that which rouses or prompts; incitement; motive; incentive. [ 1913 Webster ]
The noblest incitation to honest attempts. Tatler. [ 1913 Webster ]