To enlarge, expand, or extend something in scope or size.
From Latin 'ampliatus,' past participle of 'ampliare' (to enlarge, widen), from 'amplus' (large). An archaic or legal term that appears mainly in historical documents and specialized legal contexts.
Medieval kings 'ampliated' their territories through conquest and strategic marriages—the term appears in old charters and royal decrees, though modern English simply uses 'expand' or 'enlarge' instead.
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