What is "impetration"

Impetration \Im`pe*tra"tion\, n. [L. impetratio: cf. F. imp['e]tration.]

1. The act of impetrating, or obtaining by petition or entreaty. [Obs.]

   In way of impertation procuring the removal or allevation of our crosses.
   --Barrow.

2. (Old Eng. Law) 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. 1 (context obsolete English) The act of impetrate, or obtaining by petition or entreaty. 2 (context obsolete UK legal English) The obtaining of benefice from Rome by solicitation, which benefice belonged to the disposal of the king or other lay patron of the realm.