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noun
The act of impetrating, or obtaining by petition or entreaty.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, obsolete, uncountable
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noun
The obtaining of benefice from Rome by solicitation, which benefice belonged to the disposal of the king or other lay patron of the realm.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, countable, obsolete, uncountable
Topics: law
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History
From Latin impetrātiō: compare French impétration.
