Legal Definitions - incite

Definition: To provoke or stir up someone to commit a criminal act, or the criminal act itself. This is similar to the term "abet."

• The man's angry words incited the crowd to riot.
• The gang leader incited his followers to rob the convenience store.
• The politician's hate speech incited violence against a minority group.

These examples show how someone can incite others to commit a crime or engage in violent behavior. In each case, the person's words or actions provoked others to take illegal or harmful actions. Inciting others to commit crimes is a serious offense and can result in criminal charges.