• (n.) The obtaining of benefice from Rome by solicitation, which benefice belonged to the disposal of the king or other lay patron of the realm. • (n.) The act of impetrating, or obtaining by petition or entreaty. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/impetration/
Im`pe·tra'tion noun [ Latin impetratio : confer French impétration .] 1. The act of impetrating, or obtaining by petition or entreaty. [ Obsolete] « In way of impertation procuring the removal or allevation of our crosses.» Barrow. 2. (Ol... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/I/19