Spurious initiation is a term used to describe a false or deceptive initiation ceremony. It is often used to describe a situation in which someone is made to believe they are joining a group or organization, when in reality they are not. The term can also be used to describe a situation in which someone is tricked into believing they have been accepted into a group or organization, when in fact they have not. The crossword solution for this term is 'SHAM, ' which is defined as something that is false or deceptive.