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impetration

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ɪmˈpɛtrəʃən/

KK: /ɪmˈpɛtrəˌʃən/

noun
Definition

The act of obtaining something through a request or petition, often in a formal or legal context.


Example

The impetration of the necessary permits took longer than expected.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever heard about the concept of impetration?
Sloth B
No, I can't say that I have. What does it mean?
Sloth A
It's basically the act of obtaining something through a petition or request.
Sloth B
That sounds interesting! I guess it must be quite important in certain situations.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
acquisition
procurement
request
Antonyms
relinquishment
abandonment
refusal
Root Explanation

Impetration is formed from "im-" (meaning in or into) and "petrare" (meaning to seek or request). The word describes the act of seeking or requesting something, particularly in a formal or legal context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'seeking' ('petrare') something 'into' ('im-') your possession — that's what impetration means.

Visually Confused Words
imputation
improperation
impreparation
penetration
improbation
imprecation
importation
imploration
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