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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Induct \In*duct"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Inducted}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Inducting}.] [L. inductus, p. p. of inducere. See
{Induce}.]
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1. To bring in; to introduce; to usher in.
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The independent orator inducting himself without
further ceremony into the pulpit. --Sir W.
Scott.
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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.
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The prior, when inducted into that dignity, took an
oath not to alienate any of their lands. --Bp.
Burnet.
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