Defn: Capable of being obtained or moved by petition. [Obs.] Bailey.
IMPETRATE Im"pe*trate, a. Etym: [L. impetratus, p. p. of impetrare to obtain; pref. im- in + patrare to bring to pass.]
Defn: Obtained by entreaty. [Obs.] Ld. Herbert.
IMPETRATE
Im"pe*trate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Impetrated; p. pr. & vb. n.
Impetrating.]
Defn: To obtain by request or entreaty. Usher.
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)
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.
IMPETRATIVE
Im"pe*tra*tive, a. Etym: [L. impetrativus obtained by entreaty.]