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What is the definition of provocation​

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provocation is an action or speech that makes someone angry especially deliberately
example: Provocation is defined as something that gets someone to act, especially out of irritation.
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action or speech that makes someone annoyed or angry, especially deliberately: you should remain calm and not respond to provocation | he burst into tears at the slightest provocation.

• Law action or speech held to be likely to prompt physical retaliation: the assault had taken place under provocation

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