impetration

noun

im·​pe·​tra·​tion ˌimpə‧ˈtrāshən 

plural -s

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

Word History

Etymology

Latin impetration-, impetratio, from impetratus + -ion-, -io -ion

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Rhymes for impetration

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation