obtain
verb (used with object)
to come into possession of; get, acquire, or procure, as through an effort or by a request.
obtainment
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a word derived from
obtain.
Example Sentences
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For all samples, following consent obtainment, about 2–5 ml of venous blood was obtained and then diluted with one volume of PBS.
From Nature ● Jan. 24, 2017
Make the ammunition outrageously expensive and people will be more inclined to take measures to prevent its theft, if that is what you mean by illegal obtainment.
From New York Times ● Sep. 17, 2016
Maintenance of an adequate army and navy until an agreement for a sweeping reduction of military and naval programs is obtained; obtainment of such an agreement.
From Time Magazine Archive
Undoubtedly, astute Mr. Dayne had had somewhat to do with this, he who so well understood the connection between social prestige and the obtainment of endowment funds.
From V. V.'s Eyes by Harrison, Henry Sydnor
He, doubtless, remembered the wrongs inflicted upon Esau, the cruel extortion of the birthright, and the fraudulent obtainment of the dying Isaac’s blessing.
From Theological Essays by Bradlaugh, Charles
