verb
- to obtain by request or entreaty; to procure through petition
Usage: formal; archaic
Examples
- The diplomat impetrates a favorable trade agreement through careful negotiation.
- She impetrates permission from the council to build on the protected land.
- The lawyer impetrates clemency for his client from the governor.
- He impetrates funding for the project through persistent appeals.
- The ambassador impetrates safe passage for the refugees.
- They impetrate royal favor through their loyal service.