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im·pe·tra·tion \ˌimpə.ˈtrāshən\ noun (-s) Etymology: Latin impetration-, impetratio, from impetratus + -ion-, -io -ion 1. : the act of impetrating : petition or a procuring by petition 2. Old English law : the act of obtaining from Rome by solicitation a benefice which belonged to the disposal of the king or other lay patron of the realm |