impetration Meaning, Definition & Usage

Im`pe*tra"tion noun
Etymology
L. impetratio: cf. F. impétration.
Definitions
  1. The act of impetrating, or obtaining by petition or entreaty. Obs.
    In way of impertation procuring the removal or allevation of our crosses. Barrow.
  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.

Webster 1913