provocation

The act of provoking or inciting.

Something that provokes.

The act of provoking or exciting anger or vexation.

Anything that excites anger; a cause of anger or resentment.

An appeal to a court or judge.

Incitement; stimulus.

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

That which provokes, or excites anger; the cause of resentment.

Incitement; stimulus.

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.