induct

(in-dukt’), v. ¢ [« L. induct us, pp. of inducere, lead in: see induce.] 1. To introduce; initiate. We may be pretty certain that Mr. Rowson profited, in his turn, by his young master’s liberality and gratitude for the pleasures to which the footman inducted him. Thackeray, Vanity Fair, lvi. 2. To introduce, especially into an office or employment; put formally in po e ion; inaugurate or install. The prior, when inducted into that dignity, took an oath not to alienate any of their lands. Bp. Burnet, Hist. Reformation, an. 1553. Malone. inducted himself into the corresponding seat on the other side. Charlotte Bronté, Shirley, vii.