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Webster 1913 Edition


Ampliation

Amˊpli-a′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
ampliatio
: cf. F.
ampliation
.]
1.
Enlargement; amplification.
[R.]
2.
(Civil Law)
A postponement of the decision of a cause, for further consideration or re-argument.

Webster 1828 Edition


Ampliation

AMPLIA'TION

, n.
1.
Enlargement; amplification; diffuseness. [Little used.]
2.
In Roman antiquity, a deferring to pass sentence; a postponement of a decision, to obtain further evidence.

Definition 2024


ampliation

ampliation

English

Noun

ampliation (plural ampliations)

  1. enlargement; amplification
  2. (law, civil law) A postponement of the decision of a cause for further consideration or reargument.


French

Noun

ampliation f (plural ampliations)

  1. ampliation