Definitions for: Induct


[v] place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position; "We were inducted into the honor society"
[v] accept young people into society, usually with some rite; "African men are initiated when they reach puberty"



Webster (1913) Definition: In*duct", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Inducted; p. pr. & vb.
n. Inducting.] [L. inductus, p. p. of inducere. See
Induce.]
1. To bring in; to introduce; to usher in.

The independent orator inducting himself without
further ceremony into the pulpit. --Sir W.
Scott.

2. To introduce, as to a benefice or office; to put in actual
possession of the temporal rights of an ecclesiastical
living, or of any other office, with the customary forms
and ceremonies.

The prior, when inducted into that dignity, took an
oath not to alienate any of their lands. --Bp.
Burnet.

Synonyms: initiate, invest, seat

See Also: admit, include, install, let in

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