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Definition of Instigations
1. instigation [n] - See also: instigation
Lexicographical Neighbors of Instigations
Literary usage of Instigations
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Appletons' Annual Cyclopaedia and Register of Important Events (1871)
"... in spite of very active instigations made from without, and in spile of the
spontaneous and continual demonstrations uf fidelity, attachment, ..."
2. A Dictionary of Christian Antiquities: Comprising the History, Institutions by William Smith, Samuel Cheetham (1880)
"Chrysostom, in a homily delivered in Lent, asks his hearers what profit they have
gained from his sermons, when through the instigations of the devil they ..."
3. The Cradle of Rebellions: A History of the Secret Societies of France by Lucien de La Hodde (1864)
"... CHAPTER V. The attempt of Darmes—Abominable instigations—A pistol fired at
the princes—New free and accepted judges—Sentence of death—Its consequences. ..."
4. The American Annual Cyclopedia and Register of Important Events of the Year (1871)
"... in spite of very active instigations made from without, and in spite of the
spontaneous and continual demonstrations of fidelity, attachment, ..."
5. The Indians' Revenge: Or, Days of Horror. Some Appalling Events in the by Alexander Berghold (1891)
"instigations among the Indians.— The Assassination of the families of Jones,
Baker and Webster.—A Frightful Scene.—Indians prepare.—Indian Gathering on Rice ..."
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