Incitor

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of inciter. alt-of, alternative

    "The incitor's liability is limited to the act incited. If A incites B to rob a woman and B not only robs her but proceeds to kill her in the process, then A can only be found guilty of inciting the robbery, since B has gone further than the offence contemplated by A."

Synonyms

All synonyms
agent provocateuragitatoragitatoragitpropcatalystdemagogue

Example

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"The incitor's liability is limited to the act incited. If A incites B to rob a woman and B not only robs her but proceeds to kill her in the process, then A can only be found guilty of inciting the robbery, since B has gone further than the offence contemplated by A."

Etymology

From incite + -or.

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