incitement

Example Sentences

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"Acts of hate speech and incitement to violence may amount to international crimes," Turk said, cautioning that "those responsible for such crimes may be prosecuted under international law."

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

Rather it argues her “statements are opinions expressed in an ongoing philosophical and scientific debate, and don't amount to hate speech, incitement to discrimination, or violence.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

There is animosity towards the media, driven by hurt among both Jewish and Arab Australians over a belief they and their communities have been misrepresented, and frustration at what some feel is incitement against them.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025

We are well into week two of a sprawling and largely trivial national debate over free speech, incitement, culture, and the media.

From Slate • Sep. 22, 2025

After the strike, fifty-two men, including Kotane, Marks, and many other Communists, were arrested and prosecuted, first for incitement then for sedition.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela