Induction
/ɪnˈdʌkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of formally placing someone into a position or office.
The new judge's induction took place in the courtroom.
- (n.) The procedure of reasoning from specific cases to general principles.
The lawyer's argument relied on induction from prior case law.
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- inductions
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'induction' often refers to formal investiture but can also denote a reasoning method; clarity depends on context.
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