01 n. The act of provoking, or causing vexation or, anger.
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1.
The act of provoking, or causing vexation or, anger.
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2.
That which provokes, or excites anger; the cause of resentment; as, to give provocation.
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3.
Incitement; stimulus; as, provocation to mirth.
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4.
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.(Law)
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5.
An appeal to a court. [A Latinism][Obs.]