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IMPETRATION

\ɪmpɪtɹˈe͡ɪʃən], \ɪmpɪtɹˈe‍ɪʃən], \ɪ_m_p_ɪ_t_ɹ_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\

Definitions of IMPETRATION

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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Obtaining by petition.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Entreaty or petition of the nature of a demand; the preobtaining a church living from the Pope, the disposal of which belonged to the king or other patron.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. The act of obtaining by prayer or petition ; the pre-obtaining of benefices from the Church of Rome which belonged to the disposal of the king and other lay patrons of the realm.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

The act of obtaining by prayer or intreaty.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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