Definitions of provocation
a defence to murder where the victim's words or actions before being killed were likely to result in physical retaliation
An Alberta man who shot and killed an extortionist who was threatening harm to his mother was denied the defence of provocation.
words or actions likely to make someone angry, especially deliberately
The company has been accused of deliberate provocation.
words or actions likely to result in physical retaliation
A UN investigation found that troops "opened fire on the population without any provocation".