Found 1 items, similar to impetration.
English → English (gcide) Definition: Impetration Impetration \Im`pe*tra"tion\, n. [L. impetratio: cf. F. imp['e]tration.] 1. The act of impetrating, or obtaining by petition or entreaty. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] In way of impertation procuring the removal or allevation of our crosses. --Barrow. [1913 Webster] 2. (Old Eng. Law) The obtaining of benefice from Rome by solicitation, which benefice belonged to the disposal of the king or other lay patron of the realm. [1913 Webster]