n. [ L. impetratio: cf. F. impétration. ] 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 ]