amplĭātĭo, ōnis, f. [amplio]. *
I An extending , enlarging : addita est sacramento, Tert. Bapt. 13.—
II In law t. t., a deferring of the decision of the judge : ampliata est et ipsa ampliatio, Sen. Contr. 1, 3 fin. ; v. Pseudo Ascon. ad Cic. Verr. p. 164 Bait.; cf. amplio, II.