Ditation

/daɪˈteɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The act of enriching or making wealthy; a formal gift or donation given to increase someone's wealth or status.

Etymology

From Latin 'ditatio,' derived from 'ditare' (to enrich), from 'dives' (rich); used in legal and formal contexts to describe the transfer of property or wealth.

Kelly Says

In medieval times, ditation was a formal legal concept—a king might grant a ditation to a favored noble as an official way to increase their power and wealth all at once!

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