man: Clarify where REUSE.toml may be located

The usage of 'the REUSE.toml file' was incorrect. There may be multiple ones. The new language use is more correct and adds helpful context. Signed-off-by: Carmen Bianca BAKKER <[email protected]>
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@@ -67,7 +67,8 @@ are the methods:
 
 - Placing tags in the header of the file.
 - Placing tags in a ``.license`` file adjacent to the file.
-- Putting the information in the ``REUSE.toml`` file.
+- Putting the information in a ``REUSE.toml`` file, which must be in an ancestor
+  directory relative to the file.
 - Putting the information in the ``.reuse/dep5`` file. (Deprecated)
 
 If a file is found that does not have copyright and/or license information