[-ING1.] The action of the verb CONDUCT; leading, guidance, etc.; see the verb.
1517. in Lodge, Illustr. Brit. Hist. (1791), I. 20. For her conduitinge, and honorabill conveyaunce.
1531. Elyot, Gov., I. xi. For the conductynge and well ordring of hostes or armyes.
1793. Smeaton, Edystone L., § 60. Such a plan for the future conducting of this structure, as might … have preserved it for a number of years.
1881. Athenæum, 26 March, 437/3. With regard to the conducting of M. Lamoureux … He is a chef d’orchestre of rare merit.
