impetration

noun2

1. •
   (no longer used) The act of impetrating, or obtaining by petition or entreaty.

   • In way of impetration procuring the removal or allevation of our crosses. — 1678
2. •
   (UK, no longer used) The obtaining of benefice from Rome by solicitation, which benefice belonged to the disposal of the king or other lay patron of the realm.