CultureJuly 14, 2026
incitement
/ɪnˈsaɪtmənt/
Definition
The act of provoking or encouraging harmful, illegal, or violent behavior.
Etymology
The word originates from the Middle English 'inciten,' which came from the Old French 'inciter,' derived from the Latin 'incitare,' meaning to put into motion or stir up. It evolved into its current form to describe the specific act of urging someone toward a negative or prohibited course of action.
In the news
The word appears in a disclaimer regarding the platform's community guidelines, warning users not to post comments that promote illegal or harmful actions. It is used to define the boundaries of acceptable speech within the comment section.
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