IMPETRATIONS

Noun

impetrations

plural of impetration

Source: Wiktionary


IMPETRATION

Im`pe*tra"tion, n. Etym: [L. impetratio: cf. F. impétration.]

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)

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

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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