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Simple English definitions for legal terms
ampliatio
Read a random definition: United States v. Windsor (2013)
A quick definition of ampliatio:
Term: AMPLIATIO
Definition: Ampliatio is a Latin term used in Roman law. It means to delay or reserve judgment. In a criminal trial, it refers to the repetition of evidence at the request of the jury. Ampliatio can also be used in the plural form, ampliationes.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: Ampliatio (am-plee-ay-shee-oh) is a term from Roman law that refers to two things:
- The act of deferring or reserving judgment.
- In a criminal trial before a comitia, the repeating of evidence at the jury's request.
For example, if a judge is unsure about a decision, they may choose to use ampliatio and delay their ruling until they have more information. In a criminal trial, if the jury needs to hear a piece of evidence again, they can request ampliatio and have it repeated.
These examples illustrate how ampliatio is used to pause or repeat a legal proceeding in order to ensure that the decision made is fair and just.