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.
Medical Definition of INCARCERATION. 1. : a confining or state of being confined. 2. : abnormal retention or confinement of a body part; specifically: a constriction of the neck of a hernial sac so that the hernial contents become irreducible.