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ampliatory

adjectiveformal/ɐ̃pliɐˈtɔɾju/rare

am·pli·a·tó·ri·o

Definition

Relating to or serving for enlargement or extension.
The court issued an ampliatory order to include additional claims.
An ampliatory interpretation of the statute was necessary to cover the new situation.

Etymology

Do latim ampliatorius, de ampliare ('alargar, aumentar') + -ório.

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