In-dūct′, v. t.

v. t. [imp. & p. p. INDUCTED; p. pr. & vb. n. INDUCTING.] [Lat. inducere, inductum. See INDUCE.] 1. To bring in; to introduce. The independent orator inducting himself without further ceremony into the pulpit. W. Scott. 2. (Eccl.) To introduce, as to a benefice or office; to put in actual possession of an ecclesiastical living, or of any other office, with the customary forms and ceremonies.