Mid 16th century; earliest use found in William Painter (?1540–1594), translator and administrator. From re- + conduct, perhaps originally after Middle French, French reconduire to take (a person) back.
Definition of reconduct in US English:
reconduct
verbˌriːkənˈdʌkt
with objectTo lead back; to conduct again.
Origin
Mid 16th century; earliest use found in William Painter (?1540–1594), translator and administrator. From re- + conduct, perhaps originally after Middle French, French reconduire to take (a person) back.