don·a·tive (d  n -t v, d n-)n. A special donation; a gift. adj. Characterized by, constituting, or subject to donation. [Latin d n t vum, from neuter of dntvus, of a donation, from dntus, past participle of dnre, to give; see donation.] |
donative [ˈdəʊnətɪv]
n
1. a gift or donation
2. a benefice capable of being conferred as a gift
adj
1. of or like a donation
2. being or relating to a benefice
[from Latin dōnātīvum donation made to soldiers by a Roman emperor, from dōnāre to present]
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