obtain

verb5

1. •
   To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way.

   • Applicants must obtain a permit before construction.
   • We obtained accurate data from the survey.
2. •
   To exist or be the case; to hold true, be in force.

   • But the hostage situation no longer obtains, and so Uncle Enzo feels it important to stop Rife now, […] — 1992
3. •
   (no longer used) To hold; to keep, possess or occupy.

   • His mother then is mortal, but his Sire / He who obtains the monarchy of Heav'n, / And what will he not do to advance his Son? — 1671
4. •
   (no longer used) To prevail, be victorious; to succeed.

   • “O daughter deare!” (said she) “despeire no whit; / For never sore but might a salve obtain [...].” — 1590
5. •
   (no longer used) To secure (that) a specific objective or state of affairs be reached.