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induct

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Main Entry: in·duct

Pronunciation: \in-ˈdəkt\

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin inductus, past participle of inducere, from Latin

Date: 14th century

1 : to put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install <was inducted as president of the college>
2 a : to admit as a member <inducted into a scholastic society> b : introduce, initiate c : to enroll for military training or service (as under a selective service act)
3 : lead, conduct

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