ampliatio

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The use of an epithet for effect, when that epithet is not truly applicable to the referent.
  2. A deferred decision.

Word forms

ampliatio

Etymology

From Latin ampliātiō (“extending; a deferring of the decision of a judge”). Doublet of ampliation.

Synonyms

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