A bridal shower is usually given by the maid of honor, the bridal party (as a group) or a close friend(s) and is usually kept as a secret from the bride. Traditionally, it was considered inappropriate for the bride's immediate family to host the shower, since it would appear that they are simply asking for gifts.
Definition of IMPETRATE. transitive verb. 1. : to obtain by request or entreaty.2. : to ask for: entreat. â imÂ·peÂ·traÂ·tion \Ëim-pÉ-ËtrÄ-shÉn\ noun. ADVERTISEMENT.efinition of IMPETRATE. transitive verb. 1. : to obtain by request or entreaty.
Definition of sequestration for English Language Learners. : 1  the act of keeping a person or group apart from other people or the state of being kept apart from other people. 2  law : the act of taking someone's property until a debt has been paid.