Impetration
Pronunciation : Im`pe*tra"tion
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. impetratio: cf. F. imp?tration.]
Definition : 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)
Defn: 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