incitement

In criminal law, incitement refers to the act of encouraging or provoking another person to commit a serious crime. This can involve requesting, urging, or directing someone to engage in illegal activity.1

While similar to solicitation, incitement often implies the instigator is present and actively encouraging the act, whereas a solicitor may be more involved in procuring or directing the crime from a distance. Incitement is a crime in itself, regardless of whether the solicited act is ultimately carried out. For example, inciting insurrection against the U.S. can lead to significant penalties, including imprisonment and being barred from holding public office.12