impetration

noun — 2 senses

impetration

noun

/ɪmpɪˈtɹeɪʃən/

Etymology From Latin impetrātiō: compare French impétration.

1

Obsolete The act of impetrating, or obtaining by petition or entreaty.

  • In way of impetration procuring the removal or allevation of our crosses.a. 1678 (date written), Isaac Barrow, “(please specify the chapter name or sermon number)”, in The Works of Dr. Isaac Barrow. […], volume (please specify |volume=I to VII), London: A[braham] J[ohn] Valpy, […], published 1830–1831, →OCLC:
2

Law UK, Obsolete The obtaining of benefice from Rome by solicitation, which benefice belonged to the disposal of the king or other lay patron of the realm.

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