Im·pe·tra·tion n.
 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.

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