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Impetrare

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

To obtain by asking.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In old English practice. To obtain by request, as a writ or privllege. Bract, fols. 57, 172b. This application of the word seems to be derived from the civil law. Calvin.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In old English practice. To obtain by request, as a writ or privilege. Bract. fols. 57,1726. This application of the word seems to be derived from the civil law. Calvin.