impetrate Meaning, Definition & Usage

Im"pe*trate adjective

Etymology

L. impetratus, p. p. of impetrare to obtain; pref. im- in + patrare to bring to pass.

Definitions

1. Obtained by entreaty. Obs. Ld. Herbert.

Im"pe*trate transitive verb

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Impetrated ; present participle & verbal noun Impetrating

Definitions

1. To obtain by request or entreaty. Usher.