donative

English

Etymology

From Latin dōnātīvum (“a gratuity”), from dōnō (“I give [a present]”), from dōnum (“gift”).

Adjective

donative (comparative more donative, superlative most donative)

  1. Of, pertaining to, or being a donation

Noun

donative (plural donatives)

  1. A gift; a largess; a gratuity.
    • Dryden
      The Romans were entertained with shows and donatives.
  2. (ecclesiastical law) A benefice conferred on a person by the founder or patron, without either presentation or institution by the ordinary, or induction by his orders.
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