impetration

== English == === Etymology === From Latin impetrātiō: compare French impétration. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɪmpɪˈtɹeɪʃən/ === Noun === impetration (countable and uncountable, plural impetrations) (obsolete) The act of impetrating, or obtaining by petition or entreaty. (obsolete, UK, 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.