01 n. The act of impetrating, or obtaining by petition or entreaty.
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The act of impetrating, or obtaining by petition or entreaty.[Obs.]“In way of impertation procuring the removal or allevation of our crosses.” — Barrow.
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The obtaining of benefice from Rome by solicitation, which benefice belonged to the disposal of the king or other lay patron of the realm.(Old Eng. Law)