Impetrate

[imp. & p. p. IMPETRATED; p. pr. & vb. n. IMPETRATING.] [Lat. impetrare, impetratum, from prefix im, for in, and petrare, to bring to pass, to accomplish; It. impetrare, Pr., Sp., & Pg. impetrar, Fr. impétrer.] To obtain by request or entreaty. [Obs.] Usher.

a. Obtained by prayer or entreaty. [Obs.] Ld. Herbert.